About this opportunity
AI summaryBen Franklin Transit requests sealed electronic proposals for the National Arts Grant Award - Pasco initiative. The selected artist or contractor will plan, design, and deliver a place-based public art initiative to elevate civic pride and cultural identity, including developing an original bus wrap design representing the assigned city. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this offsite work. Contractors must submit electronic proposals online through OpenGov Procurement by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Prospective bidders may attend a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 19, 2026, and must submit all questions by November 30, 2026. An evaluation team will score responsive proposals out of 100 possible points based on established evaluation criteria, with up to 30 additional points available if optional interviews or demonstrations are held. Ben Franklin Transit will award the contract to the responsive and responsible firm with the highest rated proposal.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Ben Franklin Transit
- Solicitation No.
- 26-21
Scope of work
- Design an original bus wrap representing the assigned city of Pasco
- Complete primary designs in 14 calendar days
- Complete final artwork in 28 calendar days after approval of primary design
- Meet with BFT staff for project direction and meet with area representatives
- Provide original artwork without the use of AI generation
- Surrender all reports, specifications, drawings, graphical representations, and other work products to BFT upon request
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Artistic Merit and Quality of submitted work samples | 35 |
| Optional Interviews/demonstrations (if conducted) | up to an additional 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Participants must be at least 16 years old
- Participants under 18 must have parental/guardian sign-off to participate
- All participants must pass a background check
- Artist must reside within BFT’s service area
- Original work only; AI-generated artwork is not permitted
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter introducing the Artist
- Digital portfolio containing high-resolution images of six to ten (maximum 10) pieces of original artwork
- Brief concept summary (500 words or less)
- Parental/guardian consent sign-off (for participants under 18)
- Appendix A Forms / Forms to Complete from Vendor Questionnaire
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (notarized if federal funds used)
- Statement of Qualification Certification
Key dates
- Release Project Date
- November 3, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory)
- November 19, 2026, 4:00pm
- Question Submission Deadline
- November 30, 2026, 5:00pm
- Proposal Submission Deadline (No Later Than)
- December 8, 2026, 2:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, or sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bft. If hard copy, 1 response accompanied by an electronic copy on a USB key mailed to Ben Franklin Transit, RFP 26-21, Amy Schumacher, 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352, or hand delivered by appointment. Fax or email not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- Ninety (90) calendar day trial period
- Estimated value
- Not to exceed $5,000 (including tax)
- Place of performance
- Richland, WA / Ben Franklin Transit service area
- Funding
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) 'Our Town' discipline, FTA / U.S. Department of Transportation, and Title 49 CFR Part 26