City of Huntingburg - Wastewater Mural Project

Description

Request For Qualifications
Huntingburg Wastewater Mural Project 2026

About the Huntingburg Wastewater Mural Project (HWMP):
The Huntingburg Wastewater Mural Project represents the final phase of completion for the City of Huntingburg’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The facility is prominently located adjacent to Historic League Stadium, Huntingburg City Park, and the Youth Soccer Fields, making it a highly visible site with consistent pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The exterior of the plant currently features a large concrete wall, offering a unique and expansive canvas for a large-scale mural. This project presents an opportunity to transform a functional piece of infrastructure into a visually engaging work of public art that enhances the surrounding recreational area and reflects the character, pride, and creativity of the Huntingburg community. The site also has the potential to support future mural updates over time, allowing the space to evolve for years to come.

Mural Location & Sizing:
• Address: 1106 E 2nd Street, Huntingburg, IN 47542
• Surface: Exterior concrete wall
• Approximate Size: 100 feet wide x 35 feet tall

Scope of Work:
The selected artist or artist team will be responsible for:
• Concept development and design (With final approval from the City of Huntingburg and the HWMP)
• Surface preparation of the mural wall
• All materials and supplies
• Installation and painting of the mural
• Application of a protective coating
• Coordination with City staff during installation
• Project cleanup upon completion
The City of Huntingburg will provide access to the site and will supply any necessary lifts or scaffolding.

Artistic Vision & Community Engagement:
The mural theme will be artist-led, with guidance provided by the City of Huntingburg and the HWMP team. Artists should be open to collaboration and receptive to feedback to ensure the final artwork reflects the community and surrounding recreational environment. Light community engagement may be requested, such as participating in a feedback session during the design phase.

Budget Information:
The City of Huntingburg is not listing a predetermined budget for this project. Artists are required to submit a budget range or cost per square foot for the proposed mural based on the approximate wall size of 100’ x 35’. This information will be used to assist the City in planning and fundraising efforts for the project.

Payment Structure:
Payment is anticipated to be made in installments based on project milestones, such as:
• Design approval
• Mid-project progress
• Project completion
Final payment terms will be outlined in a contract with the selected artist.

Submission Requirements:
Artists must submit the following materials:
• Current resume or CV
• Portfolio of 5–10 images of completed murals or relevant work
• Budget range or cost per square foot for the proposed mural

Submission Format:
All submissions must be delivered in person or via mail. Digital submissions may be provided on a flash drive. Email submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be received by the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and will be opened at the same time.

Submission Address:
Thomas Dippel, Clerk-Treasurer’s Office
508 E 4th Street
Huntingburg, IN 47542

Deadline: Submissions are due no later than March 31, 2026, at 10:00am.

Timeline:
The mural is anticipated to be completed in 2026, with the exact schedule to be determined in coordination with the selected artist.

Questions:
Questions regarding this RFQ may be directed to Kenlee Steffe at ksteffe@hunitngburg-in.gov. The City of Huntingburg encourages qualified artists to apply and looks forward to working with a creative partner to bring this public art project to life.