Opportunity
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority PlanetBids #RFQ_WVC_UTILITY_BOX_BEAUTIFICATION_final
Utility Box Artwork Design for West Valley Connector BRT Project
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
RFQ_WVC_UTILITY_BOX_BEAUTIFICATION_final
NAICS
541430
This opportunity seeks creative services for public art along a major Southern California transit corridor: - Government Buyer: - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Special Projects division - Project Overview: - Commissioning artwork for utility boxes at stations along the West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) alignment - Artwork should be vibrant, welcoming, inclusive, and reflect the region and cities served by the BRT - Products/Services Requested: - Utility Box Artwork Design - One final design to be used on multiple utility boxes - $5,000 design fee for the selected artist - Eligibility & Requirements: - Open to visual artists, poets, photographers, and other creatives residing in Riverside, Los Angeles, or San Bernardino counties (Omnitrans service area) - No specific license or classification required - Submissions must be electronic via the Call for Entry (CAFE) website - Notable Vendors Expressing Interest: - Allied Solutions - Floral Park Consulting LLC - FX Signs Inc. - GovGuide - Martha Spak Fine Arts LLC - Redwood Resources - Turbo Images - Unique Aspects: - The selected design may be used repeatedly along the transit route - Focus on local and regional representation in the artwork
Description
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is requesting qualifications from local artists to design artwork for utility boxes located at stations along the West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit project alignment. This project aims to create vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive artwork representing the region and cities along the route, which connects Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The selected artist will receive a $5,000 design fee for a final design that may be used multiple times along the alignment. Applications must be submitted electronically through the specified Call for Entry website, and the opportunity is open to artists residing within the Omnitrans service area.