Commissioning of an Official portrait for the Office of the Governor

The Government seeks to commission an original, museum-quality oil portrait of the Governor for permanent display in Government house located on St. Thomas. The portrait shall serve as the official gubernatorial portrait and reflect the dignity, stature, and significance of the Office of the Governor.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, artistic services, materials, equipment, travel, framing, packaging, delivery, and other resources necessary to create and deliver a completed original oil painting portrait of the Governor.

**Services** shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consultation and Concept Development: Meet with the Governor and designated Government representatives to discuss artistic direction, composition, attire, setting, symbolism, color palette, and overall portrait objectives. Develop and present a proposed portrait concept for review and approval. Coordinate sittings, photographic reference sessions, and other activities necessary to support the creation of the portrait.
• Reference Photography and Studies: Conduct professional photographic sessions and preparatory studies as necessary. Capture sufficient photographic references to support the development of the portrait. Produce sketches, studies, or concept renderings for Government review, if requested.
• Creation of Original Oil Painting: Create an original hand-painted oil portrait of the Governor on archival-quality linen or canvas. Produce the portrait using professional-grade oil paints and materials designed for long-term preservation. Depict the Governor in formal attire and in a manner consistent with official governmental portraiture. Incorporate approved official elements, which may include the Virgin Islands flag; the Seal of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands; Government House or other significant territorial landmarks; historical or cultural elements representative of the United States Virgin Islands; and other approved ceremonial or symbolic features.
• Framing and Finishing: Provide a custom handmade mahogany frame appropriate for official governmental display. Provide a name plate for placement on the frame. Apply all protective finishes and varnishes necessary for preservation. Ensure the completed portrait is ready for hanging upon delivery. Provide all mounting and hanging hardware.

Deliverables

• Original Hand-Painted Oil Portrait: 1
• Custom locally handmade Mahogany Frame: 1
• Progress Images and Documentation of Artwork Creation Process: 1 Set
• Certificate of Authenticity Signed by the Artist: 1
• Written Care and Maintenance Instructions: 1

The final portrait shall measure no less than 24 inches by 30 inches, unless otherwise approved by the Government.

This informal bid solicitation is being conducted pursuant to Title 31 Section 239(a)(3) of the Virgin Islands Code. The Government reserves the right to cancel this informal bid solicitation. All quotes must be submitted via **GVIBuy** for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a professional portrait artist with demonstrated experience creating commissioned oil portraits of public officials, executives, military leaders, judges, or other distinguished individuals.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional fine art portrait experience.
• Provide a portfolio containing at least five (5) completed oil portrait commissions of similar scale and complexity.
• Demonstrate experience with archival and museum-quality painting techniques and materials.