Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to commission experienced public art organizations, artist collectives, or individual artists/teams to design, produce, and install large-scale murals along Strand Street (renamed Steve Biko Street) in Nelson Mandela Bay. The murals aim to activate the public realm, celebrate local culture and stories, enhance pedestrian experience, and support cultural tourism initiatives. Specifically, the project seeks to highlight Nelson Mandela Bay's rich liberation heritage by depicting significant leaders from the Eastern Cape as part of the Liberation Heritage Route.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Submission of a detailed concept based on the project brief.
• Creation of digital mock-ups and scale-ready artwork.
• Providing design rationale and community/cultural sensitivity statements.
• Securing all necessary permits and approvals (including municipal and transport authorities).
• Surface preparation (cleaning, priming, repairs).
• Painting with durable, weatherproof, and UV-stable materials suitable for coastal environments.
• Using access and working-at-height systems (scaffolding, mobile elevating platforms) for safe installation.
• Implementing signage and temporary public protections during works.
• Ensuring full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and municipal health and safety requirements.
• Providing a Health and Safety file.
• Engaging local communities and stakeholders, including skills transfer, mentoring, and local labor participation.
• Providing project progress reports, photographic records, risk registers, final as-built drawings, and a comprehensive project dossier with high-resolution images.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the project include:

• Design and produce murals on a single concrete pillar measuring 21.82m² x 17.411m², with artwork on both sides.
• All artwork must be weatherproof, UV-stable, and suitable for coastal conditions.
• Surface preparation must be thorough, including cleaning, priming, and repairs.
• Use of appropriate access equipment (scaffolding, mobile platforms) for installation at height.
• Compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and municipal regulations.
• Obtain all necessary permits and approvals prior to commencement.
• Implement signage and safety measures to protect the public during installation.

Skills Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in executing public murals or large-scale façade projects, with evidence of at least five comparable projects.
• Capacity to manage multi-site delivery with a feasible project plan, including a methodology and timeline.
• Proven ability to work safely at heights, in coastal environments, and with durable materials.
• Experience in surface preparation, painting, and installation of large-scale public art.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with local communities and stakeholders.
• Provision of a comprehensive Health & Safety plan and delivery plan, including CVs of key personnel.