2017-183-DG - Engineering Services Cable Ductbank – Phased Implementation

Procuring Entity: Ryerson University
 
Address:
Ryerson University
Purchasing Services
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5B 2K3
 
Description:
With the incorporation of new academic programs and facilities Ryerson University’s campus is continuously growing. With expansion is the need for various support systems including an expanded IT backbone and pathways.
 
The primary objective of this Request for Proposal is to engage an Engineering Firm to provide all required services, as needed, to plan, design, prepare construction documents, obtain approvals and oversee the phasing implementation of pathways for new cable duct-banks across campus.
 
Timing of Subsequent Notices:
Not Applicable
 
Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the tender documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
 
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested suppliers may submit a response.
 
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
 
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: http://ryerson.bonfirehub.ca
 
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
 
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.
 
Conditions for Participation:
Expertise

1. The Successful Proponent shall have a minimum of two (2) BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDD) personnel on staff.
2. The Successful Proponent shall have a minimum of one (1) BICSI Outside Plant Designer; or Telco/Access Provider Outside Plant design experience (minimum 2 years) personnel on staff.

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance against third party bodily injury (including death), personal injury and broad form property damage (including loss of use) and including products and completed operations liability and blanket contractual liability for an amount of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence.  Such insurance shall include a cross liability and severability of interests clause and an endorsement naming Ryerson University, its governors, trustees, officers and employees as an Additional Insured.
2. Standard automobile insurance for all vehicles owned, licensed or leased by the Supplier and non-owned automobile insurance, where required, for an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00), per occurrence for each type of coverage. Where the non-owned automobile insurance coverage is provided within a general liability policy, a separate policy is not required.
3. Professional liability insurance for an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, if applicable to the type of Services offered under this Agreement. This insurance policy is required to be maintained throughout the Term of the Agreement and for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the completion of the Services.

1. To gain a better understanding of the Project, a general information session will be held.  All Proponents are requested meet at 285 Victoria Street, VIC Room 818, Toronto Ontario, scheduled for Wednesday January 10, 2018 at 10:00 am. 
2. To gain a better understanding of the Project, a second general information session has been scheduled.  All Proponents are requested meet at 285 Victoria Street, VIC Room 818, Toronto Ontario, scheduled for Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 11:30:00 am.  This is a mandatory requirement, however Proponents who attended the first mandatory information session are not required to attend.

1. Proposal Acknowledgement Form

1. Company Information and Structure
2. Relevant Project Examples
3. Lead Engineer and Team Members Relevant Experience
4. Understanding Assignment, Methodology, and Milestone Schedule

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