Information de base

Numéro de référence

0000203096

Organisation émettrice

Algoma University

Organisation propriétaire

Algoma University

Type d’appel d’offres

DDP - Demande de proposition (Formel)

Numéro d’appel d’offres

MRA.19.2021

Titre

Market Research Analysis

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

Acquisition Notice
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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:
Rose Linklater
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 market research services, with expertise in higher education to undertake a three phase analysis of the global online education market to support the development of a marketing strategy for a suite of online programs under development by the University.

Estimated Quantities:
N/A

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

Submission Deadline:
Monday, July 12, 2021 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 five (5) years experience in the preparation of Market Research Analysis on behalf of its client(s).;
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 provide a copy of its standard contract for Algoma University's consideration as per Appendix 3 instructions.

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.
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 Requirements75

Experience and Qualifications of the Company 15
Expertise of Lead and Team Members 10
Approach and Methodology 40
Risk Assessment Plan 2
Value Added Incentives/ Ideas 5
Accessibility (AODA) and Sustainability 3

Stage III:
Rate Bid Submission 25
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 September 15, 2021 (estimated).

Duration of Agreement:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of up to three (3) months, with an option for Algoma University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to six (6) months, for a total Agreement term not to exceed nine (9) 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

2021-06-24 13h49:53 HAE

Intention de soumissionner

Non disponible

Échéance de la réception des questions

2021-06-30 14h00:00 HAE

Questions sont soumises en ligne

Non

Date de fermeture

2021-07-12 14h00:00 HAE

Information du contact

Robert Battisti

7059492301 ext. 4215

procurement@algomau.ca

Processus de soumission

Type de soumission

Soumission électronique

Fixation des prix

Somme forfaitaire

Liste de documents de la soumission

Nom de l’item	Description	Obligatoire	Limité à un fichier
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Non	Non
Aucune entrée

Directives additionelles d’appel d’offres

Bid Documents and Submissions:

Rose Linklater
email: procurement@algomau.ca
Note: ONLY online submissions via email will be accepted for this procurement.

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