NIGP 05250: Murals, Canvas

NIGP 05250 Murals, Canvas is an Item code under which state and local governments commission original painted artwork on canvas and canvas-like surfaces, including prefabricated three-dimensional forms, for permanent public display. The City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County, working through their arts and culture commissions, solicited artist proposals to design and paint a fiberglass cow sculpture as part of the "Cows are Coming" public art initiative, reflecting what municipalities actually acquire under this code: custom-painted decorative or thematic sculptures and installations meant to anchor civic identity and community spaces. Artists submitting proposals must demonstrate experience with public art, deliver original work suitable for permanent outdoor display, and warrant durability and maintenance standards for extended periods. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities and county governments acting through cultural affairs offices or dedicated arts commissions.

The City of Brookhaven in partnership with DeKalb County posted solicitation PE64496NONST2026000000049 on August 20, 2026, requesting RFP submissions for the cow-painting project by September 11, 2026. The City provided all materials and installation support, contracted the artist directly for $3,000 (50 percent on execution, 50 percent on completion), and required a four-year warranty against material defects. The artist was expected to perform work offsite between September 24 and October 23, 2026, with final completion by October 26, 2026. Evaluation weighted artistic quality and originality at 35 percent, thematic alignment at 30 percent, public-art experience at 15 percent, safety and maintenance planning at 15 percent, and cost at 5 percent. Brookhaven and Atlanta metropolitan area artists were preferred, though all applicants meeting age and eligibility requirements could apply.