Original Artwork for Six Bus Wraps

Ben Franklin Transit is seeking artists to create original, city-specific artwork for six bus wraps, including a portfolio and concept summary with each application.

Ben Franklin Transit


General
Open
26-21
Dec 08, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
$5,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
amy.schumacher@bft.org
+15097345208
1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA, USA
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BEN FRANKLIN TRANSIT, RFP 26-21, Amy Schumacher, Procurement Specialist, 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352
Description

Ben Franklin Transit is commissioning six artists, one for each city in its service area, to develop original artwork for bus wraps. Each application must include a digital portfolio of up to ten original artworks and a concept summary of no more than 500 words describing the artist’s vision, understanding of the selected community’s history and identity, and approach to community engagement. A completed bus-wrap design is not required with the application, and AI-generated artwork is prohibited. Selected artists will collaborate with the agency to develop a primary design and final artwork, participate in community input and design reviews, and incorporate feedback. Each artist may receive only one award. Compensation is capped at $5,000 per artist, including tax. The solicitation contains conflicting provisions on ownership: one states that BFT owns the final artwork and associated rights, while another says the artist retains copyright and grants BFT a broad license.

Classification Codes
NAICS711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSCT001Arts/Graphics Services
Smart Codes
public art designartist commissioningbus wrap artwork
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 3, 2026-RFP Release
Nov 20, 2026 12:00 AM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 210 466 976 946 556 8; passcode: 4as3ZN9D
Dec 01, 2026 01:00 AM-Questions Due
Dec 08, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employer’s Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
National_Arts_Grant_Award_-_Richland.pdfNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure AgreementNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Certificate of Compliance Bidder ResponsibilityNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Statement of QualificationsNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
LobbyingNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Non-Collusion AffidavitNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Project DocumentNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Buy AmericaNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ParticipationNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Project DocumentNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
National_Arts_Grant_Award_-_Pasco.pdfNov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
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