NIGP 05255: Murals, Wall

NIGP 05255 Murals, Wall (Item) covers design and installation of public outdoor art murals on building facades, bridges, underpasses, and other cemented surfaces. State and local governments solicit this work primarily through cities and municipal authorities pursuing community public-art initiatives, often in coordination with transportation infrastructure projects or economic development zones. The work typically includes artist selection, conceptual design, community engagement, fabrication, and on-site installation, with contracts specifying content restrictions (no gang symbols, profanity, nudity, political or religious content, or advertisements) and expected artwork durability of three to five years without major maintenance. Eligible vendors are individual artists or small studios meeting residency and work-authorization requirements; most solicitations call for proof of Georgia business registration, E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace certification, and non-collusion affidavits.

The City of Fairburn and City of Union City 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 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The scope covers approximately 14 by 11 feet on each side of the underpass plus 93 feet of overhead beam space, with a 120-day contract period from Notice to Proceed and project completion required by December 2026. Eligible artists must be 18 or older with one to three years of experience painting murals, crosswalks, or public artworks and must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Proposals must include a letter of interest, conceptual design, community engagement plan, project schedule, itemized budget, qualifications, professional references, three to five work samples, and a resume. An optional pre-bid meeting was held July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams, with questions due August 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.