City of Safety Harbor - Rigsby Recreation Center Mural Project - RFP 2026-02
City of Safety HarborCity · Safety Harbor, FL- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Julie Inman
The 30-second brief
The City of Safety Harbor seeks qualified mural artists or artist teams to design and install an exterior public mural celebrating the native Florida environment at Rigsby Recreation Center, located at 605 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor, Florida. The artwork must be family-friendly, non-political, and cover approximately 75% of the designated wall space across Wall 1 (10.7 ft x 9.3 ft) and Wall 2 (38 ft x 9.3 ft), with a total area of approximately 453 sq. ft. and wall texture of Heavy Lace or Monterrey. The total budget is not to exceed $7,500, funded through the City's CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), covering all labor, materials, equipment, travel, design, installation, and insurance. Sealed proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, submitted in six hard copies to Safety Harbor City Hall. Written questions are due seven days prior to the proposal deadline.
Artistic Merit (previous professional work) (30 Points), Experience and Qualifications (25 Points), Project Understanding (concept designs) (20 Points), Maintenance Plan (10 Points), Schedule (5 Points), Cost Proposal (10 Points)
Hear what Safety Harbor plans next before it's posted.
Get alerts freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The City of Safety Harbor seeks qualified mural artists or artist teams to design and install an exterior public mural celebrating the native Florida environment at Rigsby Recreation Center, located at 605 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor, Florida.
The artwork must be family-friendly, non-political, and cover approximately 75% of the designated wall space across Wall 1 (10.7 ft x 9.3 ft) and Wall 2 (38 ft x 9.3 ft), with a total area of approximately 453 sq. ft. and wall texture of Heavy Lace or Monterrey. The total budget is not to exceed $7,500, funded through the City's CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), covering all labor, materials, equipment, travel, design, installation, and insurance. Sealed proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, submitted in six hard copies to Safety Harbor City Hall. Written questions are due seven days prior to the proposal deadline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Resume
- Qualifications
- Portfolio
- Artist statement
- One concept design
- Project installation schedule and maintenance plan
- Three professional references
- Copy of Insurance
- Lump sum cost proposal
- Completed bid form
- Submit to
- Safety Harbor City Hall, 750 Main St., Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- Scope location
- Safety Harbor, FL
- Projected sq ft
- 453 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Safety Harbor?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Safety Harbor City Hall, 750 Main St., Safety Harbor, FL 34695. For questions, contact Julie Inman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Safety Harbor in FL, 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 RFP 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Julie Inman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
Show 4 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Artistic Merit (previous professional work) (30 Points), Experience and Qualifications (25 Points), Project Understanding (concept designs) (20 Points), Maintenance Plan (10 Points), Schedule (5 Point..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Safety Harbor?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Safety Harbor are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Safety Harbor regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Resume, qualifications, and portfolio, Artist statement, One concept design, Project installation schedule and maintenance plan, Three professional references, Copy of Insurance, Lump sum cost proposa. Review the full document from City of Safety Harbor for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Safety Harbor, FL. The total projected area is 453 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.