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National Arts Grant Award - Richland

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26-23State & Local

Response Deadline12/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is issuing solicitation #26-23 to commission local artists for a place-based public art initiative aligned with the National Endowment for the Arts' Our Town discipline. The project involves the design and installation of six unique bus wraps, each celebrating the distinct character and history of the incorporated cities within Benton and Franklin Counties. Six artists will be selected via a points-based evaluation system to receive a flat compensation of 5,000 dollars each for their design development and final files. All project deliverables must be completed by the grant performance end date of December 31, 2027. Proposals must be submitted by December 8, 2026, via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal or by mail with a USB key. Required submission materials include a cover letter, a digital portfolio of up to ten original pieces, and a concept summary of 500 words or less; notably, AI-generated artwork is strictly prohibited. The contract requires adherence to non-discrimination assurances, including a 1.0 percent agency goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Selected artists must maintain appropriate insurance and comply with Washington State and Federal jurisprudence. Invoices are to be submitted to the Richland, Washington office and are due thirty calendar days after receipt.

General Info

BFT seeks six local artists to design unique bus wraps for $5,000 each.

Agency

Washington → Procurement

NAICS

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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NONE

Documents

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 4

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 8

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyWashington → Procurement

Contacts2 people available

OfficeRichland, WA, 99352, USA

Organization / AgencyWashington → Procurement

Office AddressRichland, WA, 99352, USA

Contacts

Rob OrvisProcurement Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Amy SchumacherProcurement Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Benton Franklin Public Transit Benefit Area (BFPTBA) is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington. Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is dedicated to providing public mass transportation within Benton and Franklin Counties in the State of Washington. BFT provides the community with numerous public bus routes, paratransit service meeting ADA requirements for the elderly and disabled, and overseeing Connect, the regional rideshare program. Working in conjunction with other regional organizations, BFT provides an important link in the chain of seamless regional transportation services. BFT carries approximately 2.4 million riders a year on a fixed-route fleet of 71 buses, in addition to 96 paratransit vehicles servicing the region. BFT as the regional public transportation provider for the Mid-Columbia region of Eastern Washington, will launch a place-based public art initiative designed to elevate civic pride, cultural identity, and regional storytelling through transit. BFT will commission local artists to design six unique bus wraps, each celebrating the distinct character and history of one of the six incorporated cities in its service area: Benton City Kennewick Pasco Prosser Richland West Richland These mobile murals will serve as artistic and cultural symbols, uniting communities across Benton and Franklin Counties and reinforcing BFT's role in connecting people, places, and purpose. The initiative builds on BFT's 2025 "Show Us Your City" theme, expanding it from a limited high school student program into an open, professionally fitted, fleet-wide art initiative via a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process. This program is partially funded and is intended to align with the National Endowment for the Arts' "Our Town" discipline.

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