Information de base

Numéro de référence

0000250164

Organisation émettrice

Algoma University

Organisation propriétaire

Algoma University

Type d’appel d’offres

DDQFP - Demande de qualification des fournisseurs - préqualifications (Formel)

Numéro d’appel d’offres

VOR.2023.002

Titre

Request for Supplier Qualifications - VOR.2023.002 Third Party IT Services

Code d’identité d’origine

PU.AC.ON.807039.C111071

Détails

Emplacement

Canada, Ontario

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:
Gurmeet Sachdev
Procurement@AlgomaU.ca

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

Description of Services:
The RFP is an invitation by AU to prospective Proponents to qualify for eligibility to provide IT Related Services as further described in the RFSQ.
Proponents can choose to respond to any or all Categories listed in the RFSQ. Proponents can also choose to respond to provide services for either the Sault Ste.Marie Campus or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) campuses or both geographical locations.

Submission Details:
All submissions must be emailed to AU Contact by the Submission Date/Time listed in the RFP Timetable below.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable

Submission Deadline:
Friday, July 14, 2023 by 2:00:00 p.m. (ET)
All times noted are Eastern Time Zone (ET). The RFP timetable is tentative only and may be changed by Algoma University at any time. All times are according to the Contact Persons’ computer clock.

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
Algoma University is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced professional service providers with the capacity to deliver IT installation and troubleshooting/repair services for each of the seven (7) Streams.
Proponents can choose to respond to any or all Categories listed in Section 4 below. Proponents can also choose to respond to provide services for either the Sault Ste.Marie Campus or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) campuses or both geographical locations.
The Services have been categorised into the following seven (7) Streams as described below:

Data drops
Audio/visual
Security cameras
Access points
Fibre
Door access systems
Panic buttons

The purpose of this RFSQ is to establish a list of pre-qualified Vendors (a Vendor of Record or “VOR”) for each of the above Streams.

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 Financial Commitment 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 the proposed 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 Mandatory and Rated Requirements Questionnaire (Appendix 5)
Each Proponent must complete the Mandatory and Rated Requirements 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 for Stage I: Mandatory Requirements, and in Word/PDF for Stage II: Rated Requirements.
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.
Proponents who do not meet a minimum total rated score of 60% in Stage II will not be considered to proceed to Stage III of the evaluation process.
A maximum of three (3) of the highest scoring Proposals from Stage II may advance to Stage III. If the 4th place Proposal (if applicable) is within one (1) point of the 3rd place Proposal, then the 4th place Proposal may also move on to Stage III.
All vendors that are considered for Stage II will move on to Stage III.

Rated Criteria Category Weighting (Points)
Stage II - 60

Experience and Qualifications of the Company 10
Expertise of Team Members 10
Approach and Methodology 40

Stage III - Pricing 40
Total Points100

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

Duration of Agreement:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of up to 36 months, with an option for Algoma University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional two (2) terms of up to 12 months, for a total Agreement term not to exceed 60 months.

Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, AU may identify one or more Proponents 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

2023-06-19 11h46:10 HAE

Intention de soumissionner

Non disponible

Échéance de la réception des questions

2023-06-28 02h00:00 HAE

Questions sont soumises en ligne

Non

Date de fermeture

2023-07-14 14h00:00 HAE

Information du contact

Gurmeet Singh Sachdev

705-949-2301

procurement@algomau.ca

Processus de soumission

Type de soumission

Soumission physique

Directives additionelles d’appel d’offres

Gurmeet Sachdev
Email: procurement@algomau.ca

Note: ONLY online submissions via email will be accepted for this procurement.

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