When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

It was issued by City of Manistee. The work is located in Manistee, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public art and mural design companies. Experienced mural artists or creative studios with large-scale installation expertise. Firms able to provide materials, equipment, labor, protective coatings, and project coordination. Vendors with demonstrated experience maintaining safe, clean worksites.

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Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Manistee, Michigan, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to design and install a public art mural, including materials, labor, protective coatings, stakeholder coordination, and site safety. The contract term is one year, with questions due October 15, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified artist or artist team
Must provide all requested bid submission forms, completed and signed
Must submit a concept proposal reflecting Manistee’s identity, culture, or environment
Must provide a preliminary design (sketch, rendering, or digital mock-up)
Must provide a portfolio with 3–5 examples of previous art or mural work
Must provide a project budget and timeline
Must not be in default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due to the City
Must agree to non-collusion and non-discrimination clauses
Must be prepared to address surface preparation of the concrete wall

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: October 1st, 2026

Questions Due: October 15th, 2026

Addendum with Q and A’s: October 17th, 2026

Proposals Due: October 29th, 2026

NRBC Review Responses: November 5th, 2026

City Council Considers Agreement: November 17th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Manistee

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide public art mural services. The selected vendor will develop and present a final mural design for review and approval before installation.

The vendor will supply all necessary materials, equipment, and labor; execute and complete the mural within the agreed-upon timeline; and apply appropriate protective coatings, such as anti-graffiti or UV sealants. The vendor will coordinate with project stakeholders as needed and maintain a safe and clean worksite throughout installation. The contract period will be one year, and all questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Manistee. The work is located in Manistee, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public art and mural design companies
Experienced mural artists or creative studios with large-scale installation expertise
Firms able to provide materials, equipment, labor, protective coatings, and project coordination
Vendors with demonstrated experience maintaining safe, clean worksites

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