Never Again Is Now! SJSU 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.

San Jose State University


General
Open
SJSU-RFP-00000831-2026
Jan 12, 2027 11:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 10:00 PM
Small Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
miguel.robles@sjsu.edu
+14089241642
1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
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 proposals from an experienced artist or artist team with proven skills in developing, designing, and creating murals for designated spaces on its Main Campus, including the Student Union. The selected artist or team will provide the artistic services required to create a historic landmark mural and enter into a service agreement with the university. Individual artists and artist teams may submit proposals; artist teams should submit one proposal through the lead artist.

Classification Codes
NAICS541430Graphic Design Services
PSCT001Arts/Graphics Services
Smart Codes
mural design servicesmural creation serviceshistoric artwork
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 03, 2026 10:00 PM-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 11:00 PM-Close Date
Jan 14, 2027-Semi-Finalist Selection Period
Feb 1, 2027-Semi-Finalist Announcement Period Begins
Feb 9, 2027-Semi-Finalist Interviews (optional)
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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  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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