NIGP 05254: Murals: Stone, Tile

NIGP 05254 Murals: Stone, Tile is an Item code covering the design and installation of public outdoor murals on stone, tile, and cemented surfaces. State and local governments solicit this work primarily through municipal public-art initiatives and infrastructure beautification programs that combine artistic design with site-specific fabrication and installation. Eligible providers typically include independent artists and artist firms meeting relevant experience thresholds and compliance requirements. The work encompasses full project coordination from conceptual design through completion, including community engagement planning and artist talks. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city governments and paired municipal authorities managing public spaces and underpass beautification projects.

The City of Fairburn and the City of Union City, both in Georgia, issued IFB 26-020 on July 24, 2026 for design and installation of a public outdoor art mural at the CSX Underpass at the intersection of State Route 138 and Highway 29, with bids due August 25, 2026. The scope covers approximately 14 by 11 feet of cemented wall space on each side of the underpass plus 93 feet of overhead beam space, with an expected project lifespan of 3–5 years and a 120-day contract period targeting completion by December 2026. Eligible applicants must be artists aged 18 and older with 1–3 years of experience painting murals or public artworks, legally authorized to work in the United States, and holding Georgia business registration and E-Verify compliance. Pricing must be submitted with line items for general conditions, demolition, paint, supplies, equipment, labor, and miscellaneous costs. An optional pre-bid meeting was held July 30, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.