RFQ_32601-27-3.pdf

09.18.25 LPA

S T A T E O F T E N N E S S E E

Department of Tourist Development

Small and Informal Purchases – Request for Quotes

Date: 10/16/26 Reference Number: Mural 32601-27-3

Please complete the information below and send this Request for Quotes to:

Kelly Johns| Procurement Director Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243 Kelly.Johns@tn.gov | o. (615) 306-3313

Please use the attached specifications, scope and T&Cs, which outlines the scope of work, to prepare your bid for the line items listed below and return this document by email Kelly.Johns@tn.gov by November 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CST

Overview

The Contractor shall design, fabricate, and install one (1) original mural to be displayed on exterior wall located at I-40, Haywood Co., (Solar Farm) Welcome Center, Mile Marker 44, Westbound (the “Site”). The mural shall visually interpret and celebrate music, culture, and the historical legacy of Tina Turner and Sleepy John Estes. The mural design shall incorporate historical narratives, significant community figures, landmarks, and events as well as musically significant points of interest.

Bidders are encouraged to visit the Tennessee Music Pathways link:

https://industry.tnvacation.com/industryresourcestourism-initiatives/tennessee-music-pathways

The State has provided specifications, scope and terms and conditions. These materials also include photos and building dimensions to guide mural placement.

Bid Sheets and Scoring

Line items include, but are not limited to, all applicable taxes, fees, overhead, and all other direct and indirect costs incurred or to be incurred. Please note that only the line items listed below are authorized for inclusion in future mural-related invoices. Any additional charges outside of these items will not be accepted for payment. The State will use the Scoring Matrix attached below to score the bid.

mailto:Kelly.Johns@tn.gov https://industry.tnvacation.com/industryresourcestourism-initiatives/tennessee-music-pathways https://industry.tnvacation.com/industryresourcestourism-initiatives/tennessee-music-pathways

Documentation

Please include a mural sketch and a minimum of one (1) sample PDF of prior outdoor mural artwork with your bid.

Site Visit

Site visits are optional and not required. Before the bid due date, Bidders may schedule a time to visit the Welcome Center location by contacting: Pete Rosenboro 615-741-9035.

Please provide a quote for the following line(s) and return this document by email kelly.johns@tn.gov

Please note that the UOM is Each (do not use sq ft, etc.)

Line Qty.

Unit of Measure

(UOM)

Description Unit Price

Per Line

Total Line Amount

(QTY x UOM)

1 1 Each Mural Design

2 1 Each Mural Labor – Preparation & Project Setup

3 1 Each Mural Labor – Mural completion and Finalization, payment upon mural(s) completion

4 1 Each Site Preparation, payment upon preparation completion

5 1 Each Materials, paints (exterior-grade), brushes, rollers, protective finish, etc., payment upon mural(s)

6 1 Each Equipment Rental, Scaffolding/lift (if required) for duration of project, payment upon mural(s)

7 1 Each Final Coating & Protection, UV/weather-resistant sealant, touch-ups, payment upon mural(s) completion

8 1 Each Cleanup and Photo Documentation of the final mural, payment upon mural(s) completion

Total Quote Amount

The State will award a single contract for all line items mailto:kelly.johns@tn.gov

I (We) propose to furnish and deliver any and all of the goods and/or services named in this Request for Quotes, and for which I (we) have set prices in my (our) offering.

1. Company Name and Address: _____________________________________________________

2. Edison Supplier Number: ________________________________________________________

3. Print Contact Person Name: ______________________________________________________

4. Title: ________________________________________________________________________

5. Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________

6. Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

7. Date: ________________________________________________________________________

8. Confirm you have attached a sketch of the proposed mural artwork: please circle (YES or NO).

9. Confirm you have attached a sample of outside mural artwork: please circle (YES or NO).

10. Number of days the quote is valid: (please circle) 30 – 60 – 90 – N/A

11. Provide your Certificate of Insurance that matches the T&Cs attached: Is this attached YES or

NO.

12. Provide your Department of Revenue Registration number or exemption letter: Is this attached YES or NO.

Signature of Respondent:

Thank You!

See attached scoring matrix, specifications, scope and T&Cs

See pictures of the location below

Welcome Center Mural Information

Proposed placement:

I-40, HAYWOOD CO.

(Solar Farm) WELCOME CENTER

Mile Marker 44, Westbound

Dimensions

From roof to ground ~14 Feet in height and ~44 feet in width

See blue arrows for starting point of the mural.

SCORE SUMMARY MATRIX

RESPONDENT NAME RESPONDENT NAME RESPONDENT NAME

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE

(maximum: 20)

EVALUATOR NAME

REPEAT AS NECESSARY

AVERAGE: AVERAGE: AVERAGE:

TMP criteria (maximum: 10)

EVALUATOR NAME

REPEAT AS NECESSARY

AVERAGE: AVERAGE: AVERAGE:

Artistic quality and originality of work (maximum: 30)

EVALUATOR NAME

REPEAT AS NECESSARY

AVERAGE: AVERAGE: AVERAGE:

COST PROPOSAL

(maximum: 40)

SCORE: SCORE: SCORE:

TOTAL RESPONSE

EVALUATION SCORE:

(maximum: 100)

Solicitation Coordinator Signature, Printed Name & Date:

Overview