IFB # 26-020 Issued by the City of Fairburn Art Mural - CSX Underpass Hwy 138

The City of Fairburn and the City of Union City are soliciting bids on design and installation of a public outdoor art mural at the CSX Underpass at the intersection of State Route 138 (Jonesboro Road) and Highway 29 (Beverly Engram Parkway) under IFB 26-020, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Eligible applicants must be artists aged 18 and older with 1–3 years of experience painting murals, crosswalks, or other public artworks and must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bidders must provide proof of Georgia business registration, E-Verify compliance through the federal work authorization program, drug-free workplace certification, and non-collusion affidavits.

The scope covers design and installation of murals on cemented walls and overhead beams under the bridge, approximately 14 by 11 feet on each side of the underpass with 93 feet of overhead beam space. The design must represent both cities tastefully and cannot include lights, profanity, nudity, gang symbols, political or religious content, or advertisements. The artwork is expected to have a lifespan of approximately 3–5 years without major maintenance. The selected artist must provide full project coordination including design, fabrication, and installation and deliver one public artist talk upon completion.

Proposals must include a letter of interest, conceptual design, community engagement plan, project schedule, itemized budget, qualifications, professional references, work samples (3–5 examples), and a resume. Pricing must be submitted on the Bid Schedule with line items for general conditions, demolition, paint, supplies, equipment, labor, and miscellaneous costs. The contract period is 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, with project completion required by December 2026. Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams.