Deep Ellum Artwork Panels

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is soliciting proposals for the Deep Ellum Artwork Panels project through Solicitation No. P-2095793, seeking a contractor to create 36 replacement art panels for the Deep Ellum Rail Station. The panels will measure 47.5 inches by 82 inches, constructed from Aluminum Composite Material with printed artwork applied via 3M PVC and protected by an anti-graffiti film overlay. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DART Supplier portal by 2:00 PM local time on January 9, 2026, with the evaluation process focusing on both technical and price components. The technical proposal is weighted at 600 maximum points, evaluated across four key areas: firm qualifications and past performance (200 points), staff qualifications (100 points), work plan and quality control (300 points), and price reasonableness (400 points). Contractors must provide original artwork layout and design, with DART supplying the original artwork in Photoshop format via thumb drive, and all materials and workmanship will be warranted for three years against peeling, fading, and cracking.

The solicitation includes a 5 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBC) participation goal, requiring contractors to ensure Small Business Concerns have equal opportunity to compete and perform on the project. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor forms, Vendor Payment Reports, and comply with specific subcontractor payment and participation requirements. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000), and Workers' Compensation Insurance ($1,000,000), with all insurance providers maintaining a Best's Rating of A-/VIII or better. Contractors must also utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system for all employees and subcontractors. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed requirements and comprehensive specifications suggest this is a significant local government procurement opportunity focused on preserving and enhancing public transit infrastructure aesthetic quality.