Project Information

Bid Title

Compensated Public Mural Project - French Market Plaza

Issuing Agency

City of Wheaton

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Feb 10, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-38

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-38
Bid Title:	Compensated Public Mural Project - French Market Plaza
Category:	City of Wheaton Bids - Contracted Services
Status:	Open

Description: The Fine and Cultural Arts Commission for the City of Wheaton, Illinois, invites qualified artists to submit materials for consideration for a compensated public mural project. This project is intended to enhance the visual environment of the community while reflecting Wheaton’s character, history, and commitment to public art. Publication Date/Time: 2/10/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/10/2026 11:00 PM Related Documents: 26-38 Compensated Public Mural Project - French Market Plaza

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #26-38

COMPENSATED PUBLIC MURAL PROJECT – FRENCH MARKET PLAZA

The Fine and Cultural Arts Commission for the City of Wheaton, Illinois, invites qualified artists to submit

materials for consideration for a compensated public mural project. This project is intended to enhance the

visual environment of the community while reflecting Wheaton’s character, history, and commitment to public

art. Artists interested in submitting can download the packet directly from the City’s website at Bid Postings •

Wheaton, IL • CivicEngage and on DemandStar.com. The packet contains a detailed description of the project,

site photographs, layout, and specific requirements for the format and content of submission. This

advertisement will remain posted for a total of 30 calendar days prior to acceptance of proposals and will be on

continuous display on the City’s website and on DemandStar.com.

Inquiries and/or questions pertaining to the provisions and specifications of this proposal package shall be

directed to the Procurement Officer, in writing at asperkowski@wheaton.il.us. Questions will be accepted until

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 am (CST). Questions will be answered via addendum and posted to

the City’s website at Bid Postings • Wheaton, IL • CivicEngage and on DemandStar.com. No questions will be

accepted or answered verbally. No questions will be accepted or answered after the Wednesday, February 25,

2026, at 11:00 am (CST) cut-off date/time. It is the artist’s responsibility to check the website before submitting

their Proposal.

Submittals must be received by March 9, 2026, no later than 12:00 pm (CST).

Electronic Proposals shall be submitted to:

asperkowski@wheaton.il.us

City of Wheaton,

303 W. Wesley Street - 1st Floor Finance Counter

Wheaton, IL 60187

Attn: Tony Sperkowski, Procurement Officer

Proposals received after the closing time and date will be rejected. Do not include cost information with your

submittal.

City of Wheaton’s written procedures substantially follow guidelines set forth in Section 5-5 of IDOT’s BLRS

Manual and specifically Section 5-5.06 (e), therefore approval from the FHWA does not apply.

The City of Wheaton encourages minority Artists to submit proposals.

Public Notice

General Information

The Fine and Cultural Arts Commission for the City of Wheaton, Illinois, invites qualified artists to submit

materials for consideration for a compensated public mural project. This project is intended to enhance the

visual environment of the community while reflecting Wheaton’s character, history, and commitment to public

art.

Project Description

The selected artist will be responsible for the design and execution of a permanent mural at a

designated public location within the City of Wheaton.

• Location: French Market Plaza in downtown Wheaton

• Mural Size: Varies from 5 foot to 6 foot high along the length of a 180-foot smooth

concrete wall (see site photos attached)

• Theme: Historical timeline of Wheaton from 1776 to 2026 in celebration of the 250th

anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Note: Mural color

palette needs to work with the existing mural. (see site photos below)

• Timeline: February, 2026 – Call for Artists Issued

March 9th, 2026 at 12:00 pm –Submissions Due

March 10th– 30th, 2026 – Proposal Review Period

March 31st, 2026 – Artist Notification

April 6th, 2026– Winning Proposal Announced

April 7th – June 15th – Project Completion

Location

Photographs of the area are attached as Attachment 1.

Artist Fee

The selected artist will receive a negotiated artist fee in recognition of the artist’s creative services,

including concept development, design, and project coordination. This artist fee is inclusive of costs

related to materials, fabrication, equipment, installation, insurance, and other project-related expenses.

Payment of the artist fee will be made in accordance with City contracting requirements

City’s Graphic Designer Art Wall Agreement (Exhibit B)

The attached Professional Artistic Services Agreement is the City’s standard agreement which specifically

outlines the contractual liabilities and shall be used for this project. In submitting a proposal, the firm agrees to

enter into an agreement with the City utilizing the City’s standard Graphic Designer Art Wall Agreement.

Illinois Municipal Compliance Requirements

The selected artist will be required to enter into a written agreement with the City of Wheaton

and comply with all applicable federal, State of Illinois, and local laws, ordinances, and

regulations. Compliance requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Submission of a completed W-9 form

• Proof of general liability insurance meeting City requirements

EXHIBIT A

RFP#26-38 COMPENSATED PUBLIC MURAL PROJECT – FRENCH MARKET PLAZA

• Completion of an artist waiver that releases any claims to the created art.

Final contract terms and requirements will be provided to the selected artist.

Eligibility

The City encourages submissions from professional artists with demonstrated

experience in large-scale or outdoor public art projects. Artists of all backgrounds are

encouraged to apply.

Submittal Requirements

Interested artists should submit the following materials for review:

• A brief letter of interest

• A current résumé or curriculum vitae

• Examples of relevant past work (images or portfolio link) with a focus on the approach

that you would be proposing for this site

• A brief description of the artist’s general approach to public art

• Procurement Forms:

o References Form (Exhibit D)

o Listing of Subcontractors, Consultants and Agents Form (Exhibit E)

o Vendor Certification Form (Exhibit F)

o Vendor Information Reporting Form (Exhibit G)

o Certificate of Insurance

o W9 Form

Selection Process

Submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee. Finalists may be asked to participate in

an interview and/or submit a more detailed proposal. The City reserves the right to request

additional information from respondents in order to clarify the content of their proposal and to

ensure a full and complete understanding of each proposal. The artist to be recommended for

award will be the one whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the City and

best works with the existing mural artwork and color palette.

Due Date for Written Questions

All questions, either administrative or technical, shall be submitted via email to Tony Sperkowski

at asperkowski@wheaton.il.us no later than February 25, 2025, at 11:00 am (CST).

Addenda

All questions, clarifications or revisions regarding this solicitation will be issued via written

addendum and published on the City’s website and on DemandStar. Each firm shall acknowledge

receipt of any addenda on the fee Proposal form (Exhibit D). Each firm, by acknowledging receipt

of any addenda, is responsible for the content of the addenda and any changes to the solicitation.

Failure to acknowledge the issued addenda may cause your submittal to be rejected.

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Scope of Services

EXHIBIT A

RFP#26-38 COMPENSATED PUBLIC MURAL PROJECT – FRENCH MARKET PLAZA

Costs Incurred in Responding

All costs incurred by the firm for proposal preparation and participation in this competitive

procurement will be the sole responsibility of the firm. The City will not reimburse any firms for

such costs. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. This RFP does not

constitute a binding obligation on the part of the City to award a contract.

Confidential Information

Firms stating any portion of their proposal as proprietary or confidential must specifically identify

what documents or portions of documents they consider confidential. Failure to do so may result

in information becoming a public record.

Insurance (Exhibit C)

Insurance is required as listed in Exhibit C – Insurance requirements. Provide a current Certificate

of Insurance with your submittal.

No Response to RFP

If you are unable to submit a response, please return the ‘No-Participation’ form included in the

RFP.

RFP Submittal

Submittals must be received by March 9, 2026, 12:00 pm (CST).

Submit one (1) original hard copy to:

City of Wheaton

Procurement Services

303 W. Wesley Street

Wheaton, IL 60187-0727

Attn: Tony Sperkowski, Procurement Officer

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Scope of Services

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