San Jose State University Historic Mural Project

San Jose State University is seeking an experienced artist or artist team to design and create a historic landmark mural for designated spaces on its main campus.

California State University > San Jose State University


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SJSU-RFP-00000831-2026
Jan 12, 2027 11:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 10:00 PM
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
miguel.robles@sjsu.edu
+14089241642
1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Upload the proposal electronically through CSUBUY by Tuesday, January 12, 2027, at 3:00 p.m., Upload two distinct Adobe PDF files: one containing the proposer’s proposal and one containing the proposer’s cost proposal marked confidential.
Description

San Jose State University is seeking an experienced artist or artist team to develop, design, and create a large outdoor historic landmark mural on the north side of Yoshihiro Uchida Hall near South Fourth Street in downtown San Jose. The project commemorates the university’s role in the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and is intended to serve as a permanent public art and educational installation. The mural will be approximately 74 feet wide, with specified architectural dimensions and existing decorative features that must remain unchanged. All artistic mediums are permitted within the wall-space limitations. The selected artist or team will collaborate with the Remembrance & Resistance Committee and university stakeholders to finalize the design, rendering, installation, and maintenance plan. The scope includes labor, design, assistants, insurance, travel, equipment, materials, installation, and long-term maintenance recommendations addressing weather, ultraviolet exposure, vandalism, and graffiti. The artwork will become part of San Jose State University’s permanent public art collection, and the artist must provide original concept sketches and grant specified reproduction rights. The solicitation uses a staged evaluation process, including interviews and finalist concept development; four finalists may receive stipends of $2,000 for the selected finalist and $1,000 for each of three additional finalists.

Classification Codes
NAICS541430Graphic Design Services
PSCT001Arts/Graphics Services
Smart Codes
mural design servicesmural creation serviceshistoric artwork
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Open Date
Oct 20, 2026-Optional Bid Walk (optional)
The closest parking structure is West Parking Garage, South Fourth Street, San Jose, California 95112. Attendees are responsible for parking and parking fees.
Nov 12, 2026-Optional Bid Walk (optional)
The closest parking structure is West Parking Garage, South Fourth Street, San Jose, California 95112. Attendees are responsible for parking and parking fees.
Nov 19, 2026-Questions Due Date
Dec 1, 2026-Target Date for SJSU Responses to Questions
Jan 12, 2027-Close Date
Jan 14, 2027-Semi-Finalist Selection Period
Feb 1, 2027-Semi-Finalist Announcement Period Begins
Feb 9, 2027-Semi-Finalist Interviews (optional)
The solicitation states that approved proposers will be invited to an in-person interview during the week of February 9, 2027; the exact date and location will be provided later.
Feb 22, 2027-Finalist Selection Period
Mar 1, 2027-Finalist Community Meeting Period (optional)
Finalists will participate in community input meetings during March 2027; exact dates and locations are not specified.
Mar 8, 2027-Finalist Announcement Period Begins
Apr 14, 2027-Finalist Presentation 1 Period (optional)
Finalists will present a draft mural rendering and explanation during the stated period; exact date and location are not specified.
May 12, 2027-Finalist Presentation 2 Period (optional)
Finalists will present the final mural rendering during the stated period; exact date and location are not specified.
May 20, 2027-Finalist Selection Period
Jun 8, 2027-Finalist Announcement and Notice of Intent to Award Period
Jun 15, 2027-Contract Execution Period
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $5,000,000.00
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