1. Introduction
This Request for Information (“RFI”) is issued by the University of Ottawa (the “University”) for the purposes of gathering information about the marketplace to assist in exploring available technologies related to Combined Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Systems (PIV‐LIF). Participation in this RFI is completely optional and is not a requirement to participate in a potential future RFP.
2. Background
Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the largest French‐English bilingual university in the world, and is one of Canada's leading research‐intensive Universities. The University fosters excellence and success in research, whether the research is basic or applied, of intrinsic value or of commercial importance. The University of Ottawa considers itself to be Canada's university of the 21st Century by launching new initiatives in emerging areas, promoting collaboration within and across faculties, and providing the milieu in which creativity can flourish.
The University recently completed construction of a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) building, which includes a new Water Resources Engineering Laboratory (WREL) for the Department of Civil Engineering.
3. Format
The format of the University’s discussions with Respondents will be informally via conference or video calls, on a “1‐on‐1” basis, between each Respondent and the University. The University anticipates spending about one hour on each call. While not required, the University will also receive written documents from a Respondent, such as technical brochures, catalogues, specification sheets, etc.
Furthermore, if required, a site visit to the WREL will be scheduled. A Respondent will be able to attend the site visit either virtually or in‐person.
2. Submission Instructions
Respondents are asked to submit, by email, 1 electronic copy, in PDF, of a completed and signed Respondent Submission Form (Appendix A) by the Submission Deadline to the following RFI Contact:
Charles Gosselin
Senior Procurement Officer | Procurement Services
University of Ottawa
Email: cgossel2@uottawa.ca
All questions, inquires, or communications regarding this RFI must be directed to the RFI Contact listed above. Respondents must not contact any other University employee.
Please refer to RFI document for full information.
