Salt Lake City Public Art Program - A New Mural for Out of the Blue - RFQ 2026
City of Salt LakeCity · Salt Lake City, UT- Due
- Jan 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Amy Childress
- (303) 629-1166
The 30-second brief
The Salt Lake City Arts Council's Public Art Program 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, a 23-foot humpback whale sculpture located in the roundabout at 900 South and 1100 East (Harvey Milk Boulevard, 900 South, 1100 East, and Gilmer Drive). The total budget is $12,500, inclusive of artist fees, supplies, materials, labor, insurance, and transportation, with the City covering lift rental and anti-graffiti protective coating materials. Applicants must submit qualifications, proof of residence, letter of interest, resume/CV, and images of work via CaFÉ by January 2, 2026.
Mural design and installation for Out of the Blue sculpture
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Summary
The Salt Lake City Arts Council's Public Art Program 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, a 23-foot humpback whale sculpture located in the roundabout at 900 South and 1100 East (Harvey Milk Boulevard, 900 South, 1100 East, and Gilmer Drive).
The total budget is $12,500, inclusive of artist fees, supplies, materials, labor, insurance, and transportation, with the City covering lift rental and anti-graffiti protective coating materials. Applicants must submit qualifications, proof of residence, letter of interest, resume/CV, and images of work via CaFÉ by January 2, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Mural design and installation for Out of the Blue sculpture
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proof of residence
- Letter of interest
- Resume / CV
- Images of work
- Submit to
- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16515
- Scope location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- 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 January 2, 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=16515. For questions, contact Amy Childress.
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.
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 Amy Childress at (303) 629-1166. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mural design and installation for Out of the Blue sculpture. 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: Proof of residence, Letter of interest, Resume / CV, Images of 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.