Project Information

Bid Title

Stubbs Park Storybook Trail Mural

Issuing Agency

City of Centerville

Location

Ohio

Published Date

May 1, 2026

Closing Date

May 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Stubbs Park Storybook Trail Mural
Category:	General Bids
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Qualifications: Stubbs Park Storybook Trail MuralSubmission Deadline Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Submit by email to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Any questions should be directed to Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon via email or phone at 937-428-4716 Overview The City of Centerville, in partnership with the Centerville Arts Commission and Keep Centerville Beautiful, invites qualified artists to submit their credentials for consideration in creating the Stubbs Park Storybook Trail Mural. This mural will be located on the concrete retaining wall north of the Stubbs Park Amphitheater plaza and is intended to complement the Storybook Trail experience. The artwork should reflect a whimsical, storybook illustration style with a focus on nature, trees and outdoor themes, aligning with the visual character of the Storybook Trail. A photo with approximate measurements of the mural location is provided in Attachment 1. Reference images from the Storybook Trail are included in Attachment 2. Artists may incorporate subtle references to Stubbs Park features such as the Monkey House, Amphitheater, Veterans Memorial, Miami Valley Firefighter/EMS Memorial, playgrounds or other elements. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) does not require artists to submit a preliminary rendering or conceptual design with their application; however, they may include one if they wish. Selected artists must be prepared to move immediately into design finalization and installation, following the established project timeline. Compensation The selected artist will receive a $10,000 stipend, which must cover all project-related expenses, including artist labor, paint and any necessary materials and supplies. The artist may engage supporting artists and is responsible for ensuring fair compensation. Goals of the Project Enhance the Storybook Trail experience through engaging public art Attract visitors to Stubbs Park Encourage stewardship of public spaces Provide opportunities for artists Project Details Location: Concrete retaining wall north of the Stubbs Park amphitheater plaza Address: 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, OH Installation Timeline: June–July 2026 Completion Deadline: July 4, 2026 Dimensions: 120 feet wide overall; the center 85 feet is 6 feet tall, with the height tapering down at both ends of the wall Medium: Durable outdoor mural materials (e.g., acrylic paint) Prep: Artist must prepare the surface to ensure proper paint adhesion Eligibility Open to all professional visual artists Local and regional artists encouraged Lead artist must have mural experience and leadership ability Lead artist responsible for managing supporting artists Submission Requirements 3–5 images of past work Artist statement At least two professional references Availability for June–July 3, 2026 Resume/CV Any additional information the artist feels would assist the selection committee Timeline RFQ Released: May 1, 2026 Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026 Selection Review: May 27–29, 2026 Artist Selected: June 1, 2026 Design and Agreements: June 1–5, 2026 Installation: June 8 – July 3, 2026 Completion Deadline: July 4, 2026 Submission Instructions Email all materials as a single PDF or ZIP file to: City of Centerville Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Publication Date/Time: 5/1/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Contact Person: Drew Simon, Community Resources Coordinator 937-428-4716 dsimon@centervilleohio.gov Related Documents: Stubbs_Park_Storybook_Trail_Mural_RFQ (PDF)

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Request for Qualifications

Stubbs Park Storybook Trail Mural

Submission Deadline

• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

• Submit by email to dsimon@centervilleohio.gov

• Any questions should be directed to Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon via

email or phone at 937-428-4716

Overview

The City of Centerville, in partnership with the Centerville Arts Commission and Keep Centerville

Beautiful, invites qualified artists to submit their credentials for consideration in creating the

Stubbs Park Storybook Trail Mural.

This mural will be located on the concrete retaining wall north of the Stubbs Park Amphitheater

plaza and is intended to complement the Storybook Trail experience.

The artwork should reflect a whimsical, storybook illustration style with a focus on nature, trees

and outdoor themes, aligning with the visual character of the Storybook Trail. A photo with

approximate measurements of the mural location is provided in Attachment 1. Reference

images from the Storybook Trail are included in Attachment 2.

Artists may incorporate subtle references to Stubbs Park features such as the Monkey House,

Amphitheater, Veterans Memorial, Miami Valley Firefighter/EMS Memorial, playgrounds or

other elements.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) does not require artists to submit a preliminary rendering

or conceptual design with their application; however, they may include one if they wish.

Selected artists must be prepared to move immediately into design finalization and installation,

following the established project timeline.

Compensation

• The selected artist will receive a $10,000 stipend, which must cover all project-related

expenses, including artist labor, paint and any necessary materials and supplies.

• The artist may engage supporting artists and is responsible for ensuring fair

compensation.

Goals of the Project

• Enhance the Storybook Trail experience through engaging public art

• Attract visitors to Stubbs Park

• Encourage stewardship of public spaces

• Provide opportunities for artists

Project Details

• Location: Concrete retaining wall north of the Stubbs Park amphitheater plaza

• Address: 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, OH

• Installation Timeline: June–July 2026

• Completion Deadline: July 4, 2026

• Dimensions: 120 feet wide overall; the center 85 feet is 6 feet tall, with the height

tapering down at both ends of the wall.

• Medium: Durable outdoor mural materials (e.g., acrylic paint)

• Prep: Artist must prepare the surface to ensure proper paint adhesion.

Eligibility

• Open to all professional visual artists

• Local and regional artists encouraged

• Lead artist must have mural experience and leadership ability

• Lead artist responsible for managing supporting artists

Submission Requirements

• 3–5 images of past work

• Artist statement

• At least two professional references

• Availability for June–July 3, 2026

• Resume/CV

• Any additional information the artist feels would assist the selection committee

Timeline

• RFQ Released: May 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026

• Selection Review: May 27–29, 2026

• Artist Selected: June 1, 2026

• Design and Agreements: June 1–5, 2026

• Installation: June 8 – July 3, 2026

• Completion Deadline: July 4, 2026

Submission Instructions

Email all materials as a single PDF or ZIP file to:

City of Centerville Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon

dsimon@centervilleohio.gov

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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