T--RFI for Potential Art Procurement

The purpose of this modification is to address the following questions: 1. Who would be installing the artwork? The Contractor will be responsible for installing the artwork. 2. During the 2 year lease who would be liable for the artwork? EPA will assume liability for any damages of the art work while it?s in the possession of EPA. 3. Who would be responsible for removing original artwork from frames and putting into new frames? The Contractor will be responsible for all preparation necessary, including reframing if required. 4. Would the EPA be open to donated artwork along with leased artwork? EPA will accept work that has been donated to the Contractor, however, the Government is unable to accept donations. 5. Is this reserved for Indian owned businesses? The EPA is not currently anticipating setting this aside for tribally owned businesses, however, we reserve the right to later decide to set this aside if deemed appropriate. ************************************************************* ORIGINAL TEXT THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is not a synopsis preceding the issuance of a solicitation. Rather, it is market research issued solely for information purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or any other solicitation. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this RFI is voluntary. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. It is recommended that interested parties monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The inform ation provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. SEE ATTACHED RFI OR VISIT FedConnect FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. To access full RFI details and other procurement information visit the FedConnect website: https://www.fedconnect.net/ Search under Public Opportunities, and Reference Number SOL-R9-15-00007. All information related to this procurement will be available at this link through the date of purchase order award. All interested parties should check this site frequently for updates.