Information de base

Numéro de référence

0000217515

Organisation émettrice

Algoma University

Organisation propriétaire

Algoma University

Type d’appel d’offres

DDP - Demande de proposition (Formel)

Numéro d’appel d’offres

FAE.42.2022

Titre

Furniture and Equipment

Code d’identité d’origine

PU.AC.ON.807039.C109202

Type d’accord

Appel d’offres ouvert (AOO)

Détails

Emplacement

Canada, Ontario

Point de livraison

Sault Ste. Marie

Description

Suppliers can find the complete acquisition document(s) on MERX.com.

Procuring Entity:
Algoma University (AU)
Procurement Services
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4

Contact:
Maxine Smale
Procurement@AlgomaU.ca

Procurement Method:
Open acquisition whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal.

Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Algoma University to prospective Proponents to submit a Proposal for the provision of furniture and equipment to outfit learning and gathering spaces at various locations across AU’s three (3) campuses.

Estimated Quantities:
N/A

Submission Details:
All submissions must be emailed to AU Contact only.

Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 by 2:00:00 p.m.(ET)

Public Opening:
Not Applicable

Conditions for Participation:
Stage I will consist of a review to determine which Proposals comply with all of the Specific Requirements, if applicable. Proponent must answer ‘YES’ to all of these requirements in order to proceed to Stage II.
Specific Requirements -

Proponent must have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience with provision, delivery, installation, and termination of furniture and equipment on large-scale projects, on behalf of its client(s).
Proponent must have a minimum of five years experience of design services and consulting services on large-scale projects, on behalf of its client(s).
Proponent must provide a minimum of five (5) year warranty on all product offerings (as outlined in Part 4 of the Deliverables)
Proponent must have a cyber security system and plan currently in place for the safe and secure sharing and storage of information between itself and its clients.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:

6.1 Submission
Other than inserting the information requested on the mandatory submission forms set out in the RFP, a Proponent should not make any changes to any of the forms. Proponents submitting Proposals that do not meet the mandatory requirements will be provided an opportunity prior to the rectification date to rectify deficiencies identified in the Rectification Process.

6.1.2 Submission Form (Appendix 1)
Each Proposal should include a Submission Form completed and signed by an authorized representative of the Proponent.

6.1.3 Rate Bid Form (Appendix 2)
Each Proponent must include a completed Rate Bid Form according to the instructions contained in Appendix 2 and any related form(s).

6.1.4 Form of Agreement (Appendix 3)
Each Proponent should read a copy of Algoma University’s provided form of agreement as per Appendix 3 instructions, in a separate file.

6.1.5 Reference Form (Appendix 4)
Each Proponent should complete the Reference Form and include it with their Proposal.

6.1.6 General Requirements Questionnaire (Appendix 5)
Each Proponent must complete the General Requirements Questionnaire and include it with their Proposal. Questionnaires are evaluated comparatively based on the responses provided. Proponents should provide complete answers to questions within their questionnaire. Supporting documentation referenced by the Proponent in their questionnaire will not be evaluated. Submissions of the completed questionnaire file must be in Excel only.

6.1.7 Rectification Process
The rectification process will be limited to only allowing rectification of the following components of a Proponent’s Proposal:
a. Appendix 1 – Only to confirm Signature and Proponent Information provided;
b. Appendix 2 - Missing component of pricing;
c. Appendix 3 - Only to confirm Proponent Agreement comments included;
d. Appendix 4 - Only to confirm Reference Information provided.

Proposals satisfying the mandatory requirements before the rectification date will proceed to Stage I Specific Requirements. Proposals failing to satisfy the mandatory requirements will be excluded from further consideration.
Complete submission requirements are provided within the acquisition document(s).
Scored Submission Requirements:

Proponents that “Pass” Stage I - Specific Requirements will move on to Stage II. Proponents that do not “pass” (answer “yes” to all criteria) will not move on to Stage II. The following is an overview of the categories and weighting for the rated criteria to be used in Stages II and III of the RFP.
Rated Criteria Category Weighting (Points)

Stage II: General and Specific Requirements 70

Experience and Qualifications 20
Expertise of Lead and Team Members 15
Approach and Methodology 25
Alignment to AU’s Special Mission and EDI Charter 5
Risk Assessment Plan 2
Value Added Incentives/ Ideas 1
Accessibility (AODA) and Sustainability 2

Stage IV: Rate Bid Submission 30
Total Points 100

This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Services Delivery Date:
Algoma University expects that this project/service will commence on April 15, 2022 (estimated).

Duration of Agreement:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of up to twelve (12) months, with an option for Algoma University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to twelve (12) months, for a total Agreement term not to exceed twenty four (24) months.

Additional Options:
Not Applicable

Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, AU may identify one or more Suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification. See acquisition document(s) for further detail.
Responses must be submitted in English.

Suppliers should note that information contained within this Acquisition Notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the acquisition document(s) which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the acquisition document(s) and this Acquisition Notice, the acquisition document(s) will take precedence.

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Dates

Publication

2022-02-09 13h56:03 HNE

Intention de soumissionner

Optionnel

Date limite pour soumettre l’intention

2022-03-08 14h00:00 HNE

Échéance de la réception des questions

2022-03-04 14h00:00 HNE

Questions sont soumises en ligne

Non

Date de fermeture

2022-03-15 14h00:00 HAE

Information du contact

Rachel Tatasciore

7059899270

rachel.tatasciore@algomau.ca

Processus de soumission

Type de soumission

Soumission physique

Directives additionelles d’appel d’offres

Proposals to be submitted to AU contact only at procurement@algomau.ca

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