Interactive Art Museum

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request For Expressions of Interest (the “RFEOI”) is to:

(a)       invite submissions (the “Submission”) from respondents (the “Respondent”) that describe the desire, relevant expertise, capability and resources of the Respondent to undertake the project requirements as described in Schedule A – Scope of Services; and

(b)       to select a Respondent or Respondents who may be invited to participate in the next stage of the competitive solicitation process, when called.

BACKGROUND

Surrey City Centre is a rapidly growing and dynamic urban centre within the City of Surrey (the “City”) that will require enhanced cultural services in the near future. The City has identified the development of an Interactive Art Museum (IAM Facility) as a key component in the evolution and growth of the City.  To that end, the City has prepared a project requirements document that describes this exciting project.   

The IAM Facility will be a leading institution for contemporary and interactive art in Canada, bringing together local creators with artists from around the world. The IAM Facility builds on Surrey Art Gallery’s almost 50 years as a Class A museum that is committed to education and exhibitions in contemporary art and which has won national awards and international recognition for its specialization in digital art. The IAM Facility will facilitate creativity, participation, and learning within a digital context, as well as other forms of media.

The development of an IAM Facility in the City Centre is endorsed by City Council.  It is identified in both the City Centre Plan and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department’s Strategic Plan. In order to make the project a reality, the City is seeking a partner in the development community who recognizes the value that the IAM Facility will add to a comprehensive City Centre development.    

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFEOI, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFEOI.  It is the responsibility of Respondents to check the Websites for addenda.  The only way this RFEOI may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFEOI or may be relied upon by any Respondent.  By delivery of a Submission, the Respondent is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFEOI, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFEOI should be directed in writing to the contact person named above.