We are seeking quotes for a permanent, publicly scaled artwork commission for the new Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry in Coburn, Maine.
Scope of work: Collaborate with the lead designer, develop and present preliminary and final concepts, fabricate, deliver and install the artwork, and provide documentation and maintenance planning.
Budget and contract: The art budget is estimated at $275,000 to $400,000, awarded as a fixed-price contract to one or more artists.
Eligibility: Artists must be U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents, and must hold an active, annually renewed SAM registration at award.
Application deadline: Application materials must be received by GSA by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 22 October 2026.
Evaluation criteria: GSA weighs the artist's past work, media, style, and experience with similar commissions as significantly more important than price.
Meetings and travel: The artist must travel to the project site and take part in meetings and conservation reviews as needed.
The basics
Price due
October 22, 2026
Where
Maine
Buyer
General Services Administration, Pbs Project Delivery Capital Construction Branch Northeast
Smithsonian Institution — $35,600 — October 13, 2026
Department of Veterans Affairs — $11,500 — September 29, 2026
Department of Veterans Affairs — $4,200 — September 24, 2026
Department of the Treasury — $6,000 — September 21, 2026
Recent comparable awards for similar work — not necessarily this exact solicitation's history.
Want to bid it yourself?
You can, and it is free. Go to SAM.gov, search for solicitation 0332CG-AIA, and submit before October 22, 2026. You will need your own account on that site and an active SAM.gov registration.
XL Eagle