Salt Lake City Arts Council - Jordan River Parkway Mural Program RFQ 2026
City of Salt LakeCity · Salt Lake City, UT- Due
- Jul 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Salt Lake City Arts Council, in collaboration with Departments of Public Utilities and Public Lands, seeks four Utah artists or artist-led teams to create original, site-specific murals along the Jordan River Parkway in the Rose Park neighborhood, Salt Lake City, Utah. The project encompasses four locations with approximate measurements: Rose Park Golf Course pumphouses (377 sq ft), Cornell Wetlands Pump Station (675 sq ft), Riverside Park Restroom (320 sq ft), and Backman Elementary Pedestrian Bridge Retaining Walls (690 sq ft). Commission budgets range from $8,000 to $16,000 per site. Submissions are due by July 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT via the CaFÉ online portal. Selected finalists will develop detailed design proposals for review by September 30, 2026.
Four site-specific murals at Rose Park Golf Course, Cornell Wetlands Pump Station, Riverside Park Restroom, And Backman Elementary Pedestrian Bridge
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Summary
The Salt Lake City Arts Council, in collaboration with Departments of Public Utilities and Public Lands, seeks four Utah artists or artist-led teams to create original, site-specific murals along the Jordan River Parkway in the Rose Park neighborhood, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The project encompasses four locations with approximate measurements: Rose Park Golf Course pumphouses (377 sq ft), Cornell Wetlands Pump Station (675 sq ft), Riverside Park Restroom (320 sq ft), and Backman Elementary Pedestrian Bridge Retaining Walls (690 sq ft). Commission budgets range from $8,000 to $16,000 per site. Submissions are due by July 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT via the CaFÉ online portal. Selected finalists will develop detailed design proposals for review by September 30, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Four site-specific murals at Rose Park Golf Course
- Cornell Wetlands Pump Station
- Riverside Park Restroom
- Backman Elementary Pedestrian Bridge
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Letter of interest, Résumé or CV, Images of past work (5-10 visuals or up to two videos)
- Submit to
- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17611
- Scope location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Reported agency
- Salt Lake City Corporation
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Salt Lake?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 5, 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. Submissions should be delivered to: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17611.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Salt Lake in UT, 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: Four site-specific murals at Rose Park Golf Course, Cornell Wetlands Pump Station, Riverside Park Restroom, And Backman Elementary Pedestrian Bridge. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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, Résumé or CV, Images of past work (5-10 visuals or up to two videos). Review the full document from City of Salt Lake for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Salt Lake City, Utah. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.