What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Pittsburgh seeks proposals from artists or artist teams to design and install a public park wall mural in Lewis Park located in the Hazelwood neighborhood. The selected vendor must participate in internal and community planning sessions, design a durable artwork concept reflecting community interests, and execute the installation within the available budget of up to $30,000 USD. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the online portal by December 14, 2026, at 3:00 pm, and questions are due by December 7, 2026. A pre-proposal meeting takes place on November 17, 2026, and evaluations will assess work samples, experience, narrative, and cost breakdowns.
Scope of work
- Engage in planning process including project design sessions and community planning meetings
- Create a feasible concept for artwork designed to last without extensive upkeep
- Create and execute an artwork installation plan within the project budget
- Present detailed concept and design proposals to city reviewers and community
- Obtain approval from Public Art and Civic Design Commission and departmental support letters
- Manage site preparation and installation of approved artwork on the Irvine Street retaining wall
- Apply anti-graffiti coating product to the artwork
- Draft a maintenance plan and maintenance manual for the artwork
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Artistic background and portfolio samples | 30% (30 Points) |
| Experience in the successful completion of previous public art project(s) | 20% (20 Points) |
| Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with community groups, non-profits, and/or municipalities | 20% (20 Points) |
| Proposed cost breakdown based on the scope of work and budget | 20% (20 Points) |
| Quality and completeness of application materials | 10% (10 Points) |
Minimum qualifications
- Individual artists, teams, or firms may apply
- Demonstrated experience coordinating all aspects of implementing at least one public artwork of significant impact and/or scale
- Artist teams must designate a lead artist who has completed at least one prior artwork of significant impact and/or scale
- Willingness to solicit feedback and participate in on-site meetings in Pittsburgh throughout the process
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter with statement of interest
- Artist Approach narrative with proposed work schedule and team structure
- Resume or CV of relevant experience
- Work Samples (up to 10 images or video links with title, location, completion date, budget, and collaborators)
- Three professional references
- Response to Scope Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form / Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist
- Vendor Contact Sheet
- Vendor Registration Form and W-9
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's e-Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically to https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/pittsburghpa via Beacon website. Provide one electronic copy in MS Word or PDF; each numbered section uploaded as a separate file.