RFQ 2025_1_ Mural Project.docx

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STONE MOUNTAIN

MURAL PROJECT: 2025/1

Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/RFP)

Downtown Development Authority of City of Stone Mountain Address: 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 DDA Chairperson: Carl Wright / cdubs0324@gmail.com DDA Director: Maggie Dimov / mdimov@stonemountaincity.org

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFACATIONS AND PROPOSAL FOR MURAL PROJECT: 2025/1

The City of Stone Mountain Downtown Development Authority, Georgia (“the DDA”) is seeking services of a qualified mural artist with the direct knowledge, technical capability and experience in designing and installing outdoor murals.

Qualifications Due: Interested parties should submit their proposals via Email to: mdimov@stonemountaincity.org and cdubs0324@gmail.com Proposals are due by 5 pm on Monday, June 9th, 2025, with finalist to be selected and announced on/or around June 30th, 2025. Project installation artwork will take place from July-November 2025, with an anticipated completion date of August 2025, and with a budget not to exceed twenty thousand dollars: $20,000.00.

Project Location: 965 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Property Owner of the Mural: The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Stone Mountain The City of Stone Mountain Downtown Development Authority reserves the right to:

· Request additional information.

· Extend the due date of the Request for qualification and proposal (RFQ/RFP).

· Adjust the timeline.

· Interview any or all applicants.

· Reject, in whole or in part, any of all submittals.

· Obtain additional submittals beyond the due date if submittals received are unsatisfactory.

· Cancel, in whole or in part, of this RFQ/RFP

All submittals will become property of the City and the Downtown Development Authority and are subject to Public Information Requests.

The RFQ is not a contract or a commitment of any kind by the City and/or DDA and does not commit to the City and/or the DDA for any cost incurred in preparation of the response to this RFQ/RFP.

I. Call Summary This Request for Qualifications and proposal (RFQ/RFP) seeks to identify and select an artist to design and execute a mural on an exterior wall located at 965 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The property is owned by Mountain and Main, LLC and is currently occupied by the business "Stoned Pizza Kitchen." The mural will contribute to the visual identity and vibrancy of the area, celebrating the local culture and community.

Proposals are due by 5 pm on Monday, June 9th, 2025, with finalist to be selected and announced on/or around June 30th, 2025. Project installation artwork will take place from July-November 2025, with an anticipated completion date of August 2025, and with a budget not to exceed twenty thousand dollars: $20,000.00.

II. Project Description Type of Project: Outdoor Wall Mural

· Surface of the Project: Bricks

· Area for Mural: 85' in length and roughly 25' in height

· Project Address: 965 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (the left exterior wall of the building, please review document exhibit A and B with exact mural location and wall size).

· Condition of Surface: fair

III. Art Goals The Downtown Development Authority mural project seeks to bring beauty to what would otherwise be a cold, blank wall and celebrate the energy and diversity of the local area. Given the wide range of potential visitors and diverse cultures of the residents that travel down Main Street, the mural should celebrate diversity, mission, and values. The mural should highlight the City of Stone Mountain rich cultural history while developing new expressions for the current times and enthusiasm about its future. This mural shall transform this wall face into a vibrant, colorful, and welcoming element to the City of Stone Mountain.

IV. Mission and Vision Statement of the Downtown Development Authority The Mission of the Downtown Development Authority is to lead and manage the downtown revitalization and economic growth of the city. The DDA serves as an advocate and resource to new and existing businesses, implements new development and redevelopment of existing buildings within the downtown area, and creates programs and policies to foster a vibrant and invigorating downtown area.

The Vision of the Downtown Development Authority is: Stone Mountain Village, the gateway to Georgia’s most-visited destination, is a vibrant, walkable community in eastern DeKalb County. It offers a supportive environment for both new and established businesses, while celebrating its rich history, diverse culture, and welcoming spirit.

V. Artist Eligibility

· Artists must have completed exterior murals in public spaces.

· Artist teams are acceptable.

· All art must be original and may not have been produced in any form elsewhere.

· Artists must provide and maintain insurance to cover claims for damages for personal injury, bodily injury, and property damage. The artist will require all subcontractors to provide and maintain insurance.

· The artist will bear the entire risk of loss or damage to the work during design, fabrication, packing, shipping, and installation.

· A maintenance plan will be required upon selection of the art.

VI. Submit your proposal by emailing the DDA Director and the DDA Chairperson: mdimov@stonemountaincity.org; cdubs0324@gmail.com VII. Submission Requirements:

· Cover Sheet: Include Name, address, telephone number, website (if applicable), and email address of the artist to receive all project information or any official correspondence related to the mural.

· Submit One (1) Art Proposal with one (1) Statement, and one(1) Quote:

· Artists are required to submit one (1) art proposal accompanied by a written statement and one (1) quote indicating the budget required to complete the mural. Please note that the available budget for this project is $20,000.00 and proposals should not exceed this amount.

· About the written statement: Describe the concept for your proposed mural, based on your research and/or engagement with the Stone Mountain community. Engagement with Space: Explain how you intend to interact with and utilize the designated wall space and its surroundings to enhance the mural’s visual and cultural impact.

· References: Include two (2) references from previous work experience as well.

· Digital Image of Past Work: Only digital images in PDF or JPEG format will be accepted and must be emailed to mdimov@stonemountaincity.org and cdubs0324@gmail.com. Up to five (5) images of past work may be sent. If the file is too large, zipped files will be accepted or links to download images may be arranged.

VIII. Schedule of Events While the DDA requests that the artist provides a project timeline from start to finish, we recommend that applicants take into consideration the summer season, as outdoor painting may be restricted during hot weather. The selected artist will have a total of six months to complete the project. Please indicate in your proposal whether you will require the full six months, or if you anticipate completing the mural in a shorter timeframe. We suggest completing the mural within two weeks to two months if weather conditions allow, but the full six-month period is available if necessary.

IX. Timeline Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday, June 9th, 2025. Only digital images in PDF or JPEG format will be accepted and must be emailed to mdimov@stonemountaincity.org and cdubs0324@gmail.com. There will be no mailed submissions accepted.

The finalist will be selected by the Downtown Development Authority and Mountain and Main, LLC - the property owner of 965 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.

Attachment A: Dimension/Size of the WallTotal Square feet: 25′×85′=2,125 sq ft

25' in height

85' in length

Total Square feet: 25′×85′=2,125 sq ft

25’ Height

85’ Length

Attachment B:

Project Location: 965 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (The mural will be placed on the left exterior wall of Stoned Pizza Kitchen and facing Cherokee Roze Restaurant).

Downtown Development Authority of City of Stone Mountain Address: 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 DDA Chairperson: Carl Wright / cdubs0324@gmail.com DDA Director: Maggie Dimov / mdimov@stonemountaincity.org image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.jpg