Project Summary: Fire Station 187

city of Goodyear (“City”) Arts & Culture Commission and Goodyear Fire Department are seeking to commission an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install exterior public art at the newly constructed permanent building for Goodyear Fire The Station 187, located at 42960 S. 99th Avenue, Maricopa, AZ 85139. The design will be thoughtfully planned through a stakeholder and public engagement process and will visually represent Goodyear Firefighters and the community they serve.


Project Background:

The Goodyear Fire Department has a rich history tied closely to the city's rapid growth and development. Originally established as a volunteer force in the mid-20th century, the department began as a small team focused on safeguarding Goodyear's rural community and agricultural assets. Over time, as Goodyear transitioned from a farming town to a rapidly growing suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the fire department expanded its services.
In the early 2000s, with Goodyear’s population booming, the department became a fully professional force, growing its resources, personnel, and facilities. The Goodyear Fire Department now operates eight fire stations across the city, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community education.
Fire Station 187 opened in November 2007, shortly after Mobile was annexed into the city of Goodyear. The station is home to an engine, a rescue, and a brush truck, and plays a crucial role in protecting both residents in the Sonoran Valley area. A permanent station is currently being constructed to accommodate the Goodyear Firefighters stationed in Mobile.

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to evaluate artist’s relevant experience and past work. Please note, we are not accepting proposals at this time. Interested artists shall submit the following application materials no later than May 31, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
1. Letter of Interest
Letter of Interest (1-page max.) should state interest in the project and outline prior public art projects or any other experience of similar scope that is relevant to this project. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the site location and how their qualifications and past work relate to the project scope of work.
2. Artist’s Experience and Expertise
Artist shall describe artist’s experience to design, fabricate, and install public art. Relevant information shall include, but not be limited to the following:
• Demonstrate excellence of past work. Artist to have completed a minimum of three public art projects with a budget of $15,000 or more.
• Experience/expertise will be evaluated on the artistic merit/creativity of past projects.
• Past experience in working with the public to develop art concept.

3. Proven ability to create artwork that responds to the site
• Electronic Images - Artist/Artist Team may submit 5 digital images of most recent relevant work.
o Each image must feature a single work.
o Include name of artist, title of work, year, media, size, and location of artwork, project budget, image number, project duration and any other relevant information.

4. References / Resume
o Provide at least three (3) references
o Professional Resume - Include public art commissions with contact information for project manager or program director and budget size of past projects.

5. Professional Training/Education and Achievements
o Submit all training, education, and achievements relevant to this solicitation.

This public art project is open to all professional artists residing in the state of Arizona who have completed a minimum of three public art projects with a budget of $15,000 or more; have successfully engaged the public in the design process and have demonstrated experience coordinating and completing an exterior art installation with a project manager. Interested artists should apply only if they are able to complete the project in accordance with the schedule, budget, and ability to engage the public in the process.

An evaluation panel will review the applications. The panel includes members of the Arts & Culture Commission, architects, contractors, and city staff.