RFP - SJSU - Never Again is Now! SJSU Mural Project

San José State University is commissioning a permanent, historic‑landmark mural titled “Never Again is Now!” to commemorate Japanese American incarceration during WWII. The university seeks an experienced individual artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install the mural at Yoshihiro Uchida Hall on the main campus. Proposals must include artistic concepts, cost breakdown, maintenance plan, and portfolio evidence. The selection process involves a bid walk, Q&A period, multiple evaluation rounds, finalist interviews, and final presentations. The contract will be awarded mid‑2027 with work expected to be completed shortly thereafter. • Scope: Concept design, material procurement, surface preparation, mural painting, protective coating, and post‑installation maintenance plan. • Location: Yoshihiro Uchida Hall, San José, CA (on‑site visit optional). • Eligibility: Artists 18+, residing on the West Coast (preferably CA), with a portfolio of public mural work. • Submission: Two PDFs (proposal & confidential cost proposal) via CSUBUY by Jan 12 2027, 3 PM PST. • Evaluation: Technical merit, artistic relevance, experience, budget, and ability to meet maintenance requirements. • Timeline: Bid walks Oct 20 & Nov 12 2026; questions due Nov 19 2026; award expected Jun 2027; contract execution Jun 15‑25 2027.