CBED 2025-101 Public Art

The City of Hyattsville, Maryland, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP BPM054425, RFP#CED2025-101) seeking qualified firms, artists, or muralists to design and install public art murals at two designated locations: the Canvas Public Parking Garage and the new Hyattsville Teen Center. The solicitation was issued on December 5, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of December 19, 2025. The project aims to enhance the Gateway Arts District and reflect community identity, especially youth diversity, through visually impactful murals. Proposals must include detailed artwork renderings, itemized budgets, project timelines, firm resumes or portfolios demonstrating relevant experience, and key personnel qualifications. The funding limits are set at $20,000 for the parking garage mural and $10,000 for the teen center mural, with a combined maximum contract value of $30,000. Work is expected to begin in Spring 2026 and be completed by September 30, 2027. Selection will be based on a best-value evaluation, considering the quality of the submission and experiential factors, without explicit numerical weighting or a formal scoring rubric. This solicitation operates under local municipal procurement guidelines rather than federal acquisition regulations; it includes unique contractual conditions such as requiring Maryland-based firms and adherence to Prince George’s County suspension and debarment restrictions. Subcontractors require prior written approval, and the prime contractor assumes full responsibility for their performance. No federal clause formats or MIL-STD specifications apply. The City will perform inspection and acceptance at the installation sites, with payment contingent upon the City’s written acceptance of completed work. Proposal submissions must be complete, addressing all required elements to avoid disqualification, and costs must remain firm for at least 90 days post-submission. Communication restrictions are in place to prevent conflicts of interest, with all inquiries directed in writing to designated City procurement contacts. The eventual contract will likely be firm-fixed-price, subject to Council approval by January 26, 2026, and governed by Maryland legal jurisdiction. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals or negotiate with alternate firms if necessary.