Town of Culpeper Mural Artist Services Request for Proposal - TOU-26-81043 (2026)
Town of CulpeperCity · Culpeper, VA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lisa Wortman
The 30-second brief
The Town of Culpeper is seeking proposals from qualified artists for six mural commissions to be undertaken in conjunction with the 2027 Culpeper Arts Festival, scheduled for May 1-2, 2027. The project consists of six mural panel commissions (8 ft. x 8 ft. panels painted during the festival with $1,000 compensation each) and one separate street mural commission in Historic Downtown Culpeper ($4,000 compensation). Qualified artists may submit proposals for either or both opportunities. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An optional virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and written questions are due by November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Artistic quality and originality (30), Relevant experience and technical ability (25), Creative statement and artistic vision (20), Ability to complete the proposed project within the required timeframe (15), Professionalism and community engagement (10)
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Summary
The Town of Culpeper is seeking proposals from qualified artists for six mural commissions to be undertaken in conjunction with the 2027 Culpeper Arts Festival, scheduled for May 1-2, 2027.
The project consists of six mural panel commissions (8 ft. x 8 ft. panels painted during the festival with $1,000 compensation each) and one separate street mural commission in Historic Downtown Culpeper ($4,000 compensation). Qualified artists may submit proposals for either or both opportunities. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An optional virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and written questions are due by November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Artistic quality and originality (30), Relevant experience and technical ability (25), Creative statement and artistic vision (20), Ability to complete the proposed project within the required timeframe (15), Professionalism and community engagement (10)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Offeror Information Form
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form
- Portfolio
- Creative statement
- Artist resume or CV
- Submit to
- https://eva.virginia.gov
- Scope location
- Culpeper, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Culpeper?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://eva.virginia.gov. For questions, contact Lisa Wortman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Culpeper in VA, 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?
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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 Lisa Wortman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Artistic quality and originality (30), Relevant experience and technical ability (25), Creative statement and artistic vision (20), Ability to complete the proposed project within the required timefra..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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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: Offeror Information Form, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form, portfolio, creative statement, artist resume or CV. Review the full document from Town of Culpeper for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Culpeper, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.