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6 <br /> <br /> <br />Section 5 Selection <br /> <br />Process <br />Members of the Project Judging Panel will evaluate and rank all submitted proposals received by <br />December 6, 2019, after conclusion of this review, the panel will recommend the artist and project <br />to the EDA. The decision will be based on a combination including, but not limited to: ranking, <br />presentation of materials, and other qualifications. The EDA will review the recommendations <br />making a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will make the final selection of the <br />artist and project to be submitted for grant funding. After determination of grant funding by the <br />Central MN Arts Board, the city will consider whether to move forward with the project considering <br />available funding sources. The artist will be expected to assist in developing a final scope of services <br />and contractual agreement prior to commencing the project. <br /> <br />Disclosure and Disclaimer <br />The city and the EDA reserve the right to waive any irregularity or defect in any submittal or reject <br />any or all proposals. Receipt of responses to this RFP does not obligate the city or EDA to hire any <br />respondent. Neither the city nor the EDA is responsible for any cost incurred by anyone in <br />preparation for a response to this RFP including but not limited to costs associated with preparing a <br />proposal or participating any presentations related to this RFP. The city and the EDA reserve the <br />right to modify and/or suspend any and all aspects of this RFP at any time by providing notice to <br />responding parties. <br /> <br />The city anticipates applying for a grant from the Central MN Arts Board to finance all or a portion <br />of a proposed project. In the event that the city does not receive the grant funding, the city reserves <br />the right to continue to move forward with the project using other funding sources or to decide that <br />the proposed project is not feasible at any time in its sole discretion. <br /> <br />This RFP is for informational purposes only. Any action taken by the city and EDA in response to <br />proposals made pursuant to this RFP, or in making any award or failing or refusing to make any <br />award, shall be without liability or obligation on the part of the city or EDA or any of their officers, <br />employees or advisors. This RFP is being provided by the city and the EDA without any warranty <br />or representation, expressed or implied, as to its content, accuracy or completeness. Any reliance on <br />the information contained in this RFP, or on any communications with the city’s officials, <br />employees or advisors, shall be at the responder’s own risk. This RFP is made subject to correction <br />of errors, omissions, or withdrawal without notice. This RFP does not constitute an offer by the <br />city or the EDA. The city’s and the EDA’s determination as to the qualifications and acceptability <br />of any party or parties submitting a response to the RFP shall be made at the sole discretion of the <br />city and the EDA. <br /> <br />Ranking Criteria <br /> <br />1. Public Art Message – a maximum of 50 points <br />What does the City of Elk River mean to you? The Economic Development Authority is seeking an <br />impactful, memorable Project that communicates this concept to current and potential residents, <br />businesses, and visitors.