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Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program
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The City of Santa Ana seeks to award a contract for the design and implementation of the Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program, a year-long community arts initiative aimed at engaging at-promise youth through the creation of public murals in downtown Santa Ana. The program will pair young participants with professional mural artists to develop artistic skills, conduct community research, and co-create large-scale artworks on a city-owned parking structure, fostering civic pride, interpersonal growth, and real-world workforce readiness. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids portal by August 20, 2026, and must include all mandatory attachments including certifications on non-discrimination, non-collusion, debarment status, non-lobbying, references, and proposer certification. Only Santa Ana-based organizations are eligible for the full local preference bonus, with additional incentives for Orange County-based entities, and all awardees must hold a valid City of Santa Ana business license and maintain appropriate insurance coverage with A.M. Best ratings of A-VII or higher. The contract has an estimated base value of $100,000 for the initial year, with options to extend for two additional years at the same annual rate, capped at a total of $300,000, contingent upon annual budget approval and Council authorization. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a weighted trade-off methodology prioritizing organizational capacity and experience (35 points), program design and feasibility (30 points), relevant services and work samples (20 points), and budget realism and financial readiness (15 points), with up to 20 bonus points available through optional interviews conducted by the City. The selection process will not be based solely on cost, allowing the City to choose the best-value proposal that most effectively meets program objectives. Key performance deliverables include a comprehensive curriculum integrating multidisciplinary arts into youth development, effective recruitment and retention strategies for at-promise youth, and a detailed transportation plan ensuring safety and accessibility. Contractors must ensure all subcontractors comply with insurance and compliance requirements, including naming the City as an additional insured. The City reserves the right to modify insurance terms based on risk assessment and may require key personnel to participate in interviews. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting and page limits, with the Statement of Qualifications capped at 20 pages excluding required certifications and administrative documents. Failure to meet submission requirements, including electronic filing through PlanetBids with a confirmed timestamp, will result in automatic disqualification, and no late or improperly
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20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, California 92701, CA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The City of Santa Ana (City) is seeking proposals from qualified Santa Ana-based organizations (Proposers) to design and implement Bridging the G.A.P: Graffiti Arts Program, a year-long interactive, multi-disciplinary arts program that will inspire civic leadership and community pride in youth through the creation of murals across the City of Santa Ana. The program brings youth, professional artists, and community members together to design, co-create, and paint public murals while integrating creative practices into classroom curricula.
Over the course of 12 months, students will work alongside professional mural artists to learn different art techniques, research, design, and install public murals. This pilot program will focus on installing murals at one of the city-owned parking structures within the downtown area. In addition to developing their artistic skills, students will develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed to thrive outside the classroom.
The term “Vendor”, “Proposer”, and “Contractor” shall refer to any legal entity or entities submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP).
Notes: All required sections and forms must be completed and submitted via PlanetBids in order for the bid / proposal to be considered responsive.
The City will only consider bids / proposals that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that bid / proposal was submitted successfully. Transmission of bids / proposals by any other means will not be accepted. Bidder / Proposer shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder / proposer to successfully submit an electronic bid / proposal shall be at the bidder’s sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids.
Bidders / Proposers experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid / proposal submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771.
Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City’s Purchasing office at (714) 647-5489.
Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid / proposal submission deadline.
BY SUBMITTING A BID / PROPOSAL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THAT YOUR BID / PROPOSAL MEETS ALL LISTED REQUIREMENTS.
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