As a part of beautification of city, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal
Corporation (GHMC) will soon take up mural art works in mosaic, cement
and mixed media on wall surfaces at public places and on the pillars and
ramps of flyovers in the city.

In this connection, the corporation has invited tenders from artists and art firms.

The
GHMC will open technical bids on August 14. A  committee constituted by
the GHMC commissioner will evaluate and select the technical bids
basing on the experience of the artists or firms. The proposed themes
will be evaluated by a committee and the financial bids of eligible
bidders will be opened later and finalised.

Depending upon the themes proposed and rates quoted, empanelment of artists/firms will be made for taking up the works.

GHMC
officials told Express that interested artists can examine the sites
and obtain all information necessary for executing the works.

As
the art work is to be taken up outdoors, standard colours and paints of
branded companies must be used so that the works last long, they added.

After
completion of the work, it will be verified by the work scrutiny
committee or by a competent authority. Payment will be released only
after the committee certifies that the work has been executed as per
specifications.

The committee can also notify the bidder of any
defects, which must be corrected. If the defect is not rectified,
penalty will be imposed and same would be deducted from the bills, they
said.