City of Moscow - Mural at East City Park Stage - RFQ (2026)
City of MoscowCity · Moscow, ID- Due
- Nov 30, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission invite artist qualifications and past work examples for a mural at the East City Park stage located at 900 E 3rd St, Moscow, ID. The project involves painting exterior walls on two different substrates: ground face CMU with flush mortar joints on the new stage structure and cement backerboard on the adjoining restroom building, totaling approximately 800 sq. ft. The artist honorarium is not to exceed $24,000, excluding surface preparation, priming, and anti-graffiti coating. Round 1 submission requirements include a letter of interest, resume, and up to 6 work sample photographs from at least 2 projects of similar or larger scale. Round 2 finalists will submit up to 5 renderings of a site-specific design, an artist statement, professional references, and a presentation. Submissions will be evaluated based on artist qualifications, artificial intelligence use disclosure, conceptual quality and originality, form, and content and context.
Letter of Interest, Resume, Work Samples, Site-specific Design, Artist Statement, Professional References, Presentation
Letter of Interest (4 points), Resume (5 points), Past Work (16 points), Artist Qualifications (10 points), Use of Artificial Intelligence (10 points), Conceptual Quality and Originality (10 points), Form (20 points), Content and Context (25 points)
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Summary
The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission invite artist qualifications and past work examples for a mural at the East City Park stage located at 900 E 3rd St, Moscow, ID. The project involves painting exterior walls on two different substrates: ground face CMU with flush mortar joints on the new stage structure and cement backerboard on the adjoining restroom building, totaling approximately 800 sq. ft.
The artist honorarium is not to exceed $24,000, excluding surface preparation, priming, and anti-graffiti coating. Round 1 submission requirements include a letter of interest, resume, and up to 6 work sample photographs from at least 2 projects of similar or larger scale. Round 2 finalists will submit up to 5 renderings of a site-specific design, an artist statement, professional references, and a presentation. Submissions will be evaluated based on artist qualifications, artificial intelligence use disclosure, conceptual quality and originality, form, and content and context.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Work Samples
- Site-specific Design
- Artist Statement
- Professional References
- Presentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Work Samples
- Site-specific Design
- Artist Statement
- Professional References
- Presentation
- Scope location
- Moscow, ID
- Projected sq ft
- 800 sq ft
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Moscow?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Moscow in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Letter of Interest, Resume, Work Samples, Site-specific Design, Artist Statement, Professional References, Presentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Letter of Interest (4 points), Resume (5 points), Past Work (16 points), Artist Qualifications (10 points), Use of Artificial Intelligence (10 points), Conceptual Quality and Originality (10 points),..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Moscow?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Interest, Resume, Work Samples, Site-specific Design, Artist Statement, Professional References, Presentation. Review the full document from City of Moscow for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Moscow, ID. The total projected area is 800 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.