Salt Lake City Arts Council - Public Art Installation: A New Mural for Out of the Blue - RFQ 2026
City of Salt LakeCity · Salt Lake City, UT- Due
- Jan 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 24, 2025
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Summary
The Salt Lake City Arts Council seeks to commission a Salt Lake County-based artist or artist-led team to design and install a new mural for 'Out of the Blue', the whale sculpture located in the roundabout at Harvey Milk Boulevard (900 South), 1100 East, and Gilmer Drive.
The total commission budget is $12,500. The project requires artists to integrate community input from the Shape SLC survey, ensuring the artwork celebrates the 9th & 9th neighborhood, meets ADA standards, and offers low-cost maintenance. Submissions are due by January 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm MT via the CaFÉ online portal. An optional virtual info session is scheduled for December 4, 2025.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proof of residence
- Letter of interest
- Résumé or CV
- Images of past work
- Submit to
- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16515
- Scope location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Reported agency
- Salt Lake City Arts Council
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 January 2, 2026. 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=16515.
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.
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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: Proof of residence, Letter of interest, Résumé or CV, Images of past work. 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, UT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.