Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANTA ANA FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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The City of Santa Ana seeks proposals for a year-long graffiti arts program engaging youth in mural creation to foster civic pride and professional skills. Proposals due August 20, 2026.
“Something powerful happens when you give young people a chance to create public artwork: they find a positive way to express themselves, they feel more connected to their communities and their peers, and they gain real-world skills that prepare them for the future.”–Urban ArtworksThe City of Santa Ana (City) is seeking proposals from qualified Santa Ana-based organizations (Proposers) to design and implement Bridging the G.A.P: Graffiti Arts Program, a year-long interactive, multi-disciplinary arts program that will inspire civic leadership and community pride in youth through the creation of murals across the City of Santa Ana. The program brings youth, professional artists, and community members together to design, co-create, and paint public murals while integrating creative practices into classroom curricula.Over the course of 12 months, students will work alongside professional mural artists to learn different art techniques, research, design, and install public murals. This pilot program will focus on installing murals at one of the city-owned parking structures within the downtown area. In addition to developing their artistic skills, students will develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed to thrive outside the classroom.The term “Vendor”, “Proposer”, and “Contractor” shall refer to any legal entity or entities submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Address: 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZASANTA ANA, California92701 County: Orange Other Details: Download Solicitation Document(s) at "Documents & Attachments" tab for complete submittal instructions.PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT ANY & ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THROUGH PLANETBIDS PRIOR TO THE Q&A DEADLINE. Questions regarding this Solicitation shall be submitted via PlanetBids prior to the posted Q&A Deadline. NO VERBAL REQUESTS OR RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.Requests submitted for City’s consideration of proposed terms and conditions, including modifications to the City’s Solicitation and/or Contract terms and conditions must be submitted by the deadline for questions. Such requests should include an attachment in Word or PDF format on formal company letterhead that shows the requested modifications.Significant interpretations or clarifications and responses to questions received by the deadline will be addressed via addenda, which will be released and posted on PlanetBids under the “Addenda/Emails” tab. Notes: All required sections and forms must be completed and submitted via PlanetBids in order for the bid / proposal to be considered responsive.The City will only consider bids / proposals that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that bid / proposal was submitted successfully. Transmission of bids / proposals by any other means will not be accepted. Bidder / Proposer shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder / proposer to successfully submit an electronic bid / proposal shall be at the bidder’s sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids.Bidders / Proposers experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid / proposal submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771.Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City’s Purchasing office at (714) 647-5489.Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid / proposal submission deadline.BY SUBMITTING A BID / PROPOSAL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THAT YOUR BID / PROPOSAL MEETS ALL LISTED REQUIREMENTS.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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