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7 <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 particip ating 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 city <br />or the EDA. The city’s and the EDA’s determination as to the qualifications and acceptability of any <br />party or parties submitting a response to the RFP shall be made at the sole discretion of the city and <br />the EDA. <br /> <br />Ranking Criteria <br /> <br />1. Public Art Message – a maximum of 20 points <br />How the artist’s project fits within the theme of Energy City, Powered by Nature, or the <br />history of transportation in Elk River. <br /> <br />2. Aesthetics – a maximum of 30 points. How the artist’s project fits within the <br />following parameters. <br />a. The work has visual appeal <br />b. The work is a unified, balanced, and harmonious whole <br />c. The design, medium(s), and composition enrich the central idea of the work. <br />d. The work evokes aspects of the themes (Transportation, Powered by Nature, and/or <br />Energy City) <br />e. The work enhances the chosen site. <br /> <br />3. Memorable and Impactful – a maximum of 20 points <br /> <br />4. Related Understanding – a maximum of 10 points <br />f. Can the work be built and installed as proposed?