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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

HOUSE OF DELEGATES 

RICHMOND

DISTRICT: (804) 730-3737 • RICHMOND: (804) 698-1097 • EMAIL: delcpeace@house.state.va.us 

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CHRISTOPHER K. PEACEPOST OFFICE BOX 819

MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA 23111

NINETY-SEVENTH DISTRICT

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:COURTS OF JUSTICE

FINANCEHEALTH, WELFARE AND

INSTITUTIONSGENERAL LAWS

Request for Proposal

The Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission is seeking proposals for an outdoor, site-

specific sculpture, or other installation in tribute to the Commonwealth’s Indian tribes to be

completed and installed by September 1, 2013.

Background

Through Executive Order 100 (2009), Governor Timothy M. Kaine established, and

Governor Robert F. McDonnell subsequently continued by Executive Order 37 (2011), the

Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission. Under the leadership of Vice Chair Delegate

Chris Peace, this Commission was tasked with making recommendations on an appropriate

permanent monument on historic Capitol Square for the Commonwealth to commemorate

the many contributions of Virginia Indians, the state’s original residents.

Purpose

This monument will serve as an enduring recognition of the courage, determination, and

cultural values of Virginia’s Indians with which they have significantly enhanced and

contributed to our society.

Objectives

  To provide an appropriate site for all citizens to celebrate the legacy of the indigenous

peoples of the Commonwealth;

  To provide a symbolic marker expressing the Commonwealth of Virginia’s

appreciation for the many and continued contributions of Virginia Indians through

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agriculture, land stewardship, teaching, military and civil service, the arts, and/or 

other avenues of productive citizenship;

  To provide an enduring and appropriate venue to reflect on the cultural values of 

American Indians and their continuing significance in today’s society; and 

  To recognize the triumph of Virginia Indians over a difficult past and their ongoing

movement into the future.

Proposal Submissions (Deadline February 1, 2012)

While the total budget for this original work will depend upon the final design and material,

the Commission plans for the costs to include all expenses and fees of the artist(s), as well as

on site delivery, site preparation and installation not to exceed $500,000. All types of 

proposals are encouraged figurative, non-figurative and those that may incorporate water 

and landscape elements.

Please submit all proposals electronically to DelCPeace@house.virgnia.gov. Photo images

must be submitted in jpg format. Proposals may also be submitted on paper but must be

accompanied by corresponding jpg images on a CD or DVD. All proposals should include an

illustration with sufficient detail including site consideration, as well as dimensions, color,

material, and finished composition for each entry. All submissions should include artist

name, resume, and a minimum of 8 images of previous public commissions also sent

electronically in a jpg format or on a CD or DVD.

Accompanying this request is a site map of Capitol Square. The Commission requested that

Sites numbered 3 and 4 be reserved for this tribute. Virginia Department of General Services

Richard Sliwoski may be reached for measurements, more photographs and other questions

at Richard.Sliwoski@dgs.virginia.gov. Please copy Del. Peace on all inquiries.

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A committee appointed by the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission will review

proposals and will invite approximately three finalists to submit more detailed plans in the

form of a scale model for which each artist will be paid $5,000 upon receipt of their models.

Finalists will be requested to visit the site and be prepared to give a public presentation of 

their proposal. From these finalists an artist will be chosen pending approval of the

Commission.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FEBRUARY 1, 2012.

Send all electronic submissions to DelCPeace@house.virginia.gov. 

If you choose to send a paper proposal please mail all material to the Commission in care of 

Delegate Christopher K. Peace:

Post Office Box 819

Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111

or 

General Assembly Building, Room 527Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the same:

Email: DelCPeace@house.virginia.gov 

Phone: (804) 698-1097

Mobile: (804) 370-7708

Respectfully Submitted,

The Honorable Christopher K. Peace