Basic Information

Reference Number

0000273416

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Owner Organization

University of Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

43247-11A-RFP

Title

Multi-electrode Array (MEA)

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C94742

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, National Capital Region

Delivery Point

TBD

Purchase Type

Duration: TBD

Description

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

1. - Background Information

Since 1848 the University of Ottawa has been Canada’s university and the largest bilingual university in Canada. At the University of Ottawa, we understand our past and our desired future. The University of Ottawa is a major player in the cultural and economic development of the National Capital Region.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada's leading research-intensive University. The University of Ottawa 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.

Further information regarding the University of Ottawa can be found on the Web site http://www.uottawa.ca/

We hereby invite your company (proponent) to partner with the University of Ottawa in this great project funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund by submitting an offer to this Request for Proposals and by including an in-kind contribution.

Please find attached the Request for Proposals documentation with specifications and the CFI guidelines pricing format to be completed and returned with your proposal.

1. - Statement of Requirements

1.2.1        The requested MEA is critical to evaluate the functional activity of neurons or other excitable cells. It consists of multiple electrodes arranged in a grid pattern, which can resolve electrical signals at the spatial level. This technology can be applied to monolayer cell cultures, organoids, tissue slices, and whole zebrafish.

                General Description:

1.2.2        The MEA must be capable of measuring the electrical transmission of both culture cells and slice tissue sections. This will allow for two main outputs. First, the MEA must allow for the recording of electrical transmission, which can be visualized spatially. Second, the MEA must allow for continuous monitoring of electrical transmission over time without damaging the cells in culture. The MEA should support multiple applications including the measurement of monolayer cell cultures, organoids, tissue slices, and zebrafish. The MEA should be applicable to multiple cell types, including neuronal, retinal, and cardiac cells.

                The instrument must have a minimum of 1000 electrodes within a sensor area. The instrument must be able to maintain a temperature of 37 oC and 5% CO2 to maintain cell viability or can be put in an incubator to maintain these conditions. The MEA must be compatible with other equipment, including a microfluidics perfusion system and tissue anchor system.

                The MEA instruments will be situated in a regular lab at the University of Ottawa.

1. 1. Specifications listed in Appendix A – Technical Specifications Compliance Form of this RFP are the mandatory minimum requirements for the Multi-electrode Array Instrument.

1. 1. Should any equipment included in a proposal be superseded by a newer model during the period between the award of contract and the delivery date, the successful Proponent will be required to inform the University of Ottawa of the new specifications, the newer model pricing will remain the same as what was offered in the RFP. At its sole discretion, the University of Ottawa may opt to make changes from the list of equipment by altering, adding, or deducting some equipment.

Dates

Publication

2024/06/28 03:03:40 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/07/05 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2024/07/12 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Ana Lopes

613-562-5800 ext. 2312

alopes@uottawa.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Installation Required

- Insurance Required

- Training Required

- Warranty Information Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Attachment #1	Technical/Qualitative Proposal and supporting documents as listed in section 2.3.3 in the RFP document	Yes	No
Attachement #2	Financial Proposal and supporting documents as listed in section 2.3.4 in the RFP document	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

1. - Proposals Submitted Only In Prescribed Manner

1. 1. The Proponent’s proposal must be submitted in the following manner:

1. 1. The Proponents must submit their proposal using Merx EBS no later than the time and date stated in section 2.2 – Timetable. No other forms of delivery will be accepted by the University.

The proposals must be complete and submitted in the prescribed format with the following information:

1. 1. The Proponent must provide two (2) separate attachments (files) containing the Proponent’s proposal labelled in the following manner:

Attachment #1 Technical/Qualitative Proposal: 43247-11A-RFP- Multi-electrode Array

Attachment #2 Financial Proposal: 43247-11A-RFP-Multi-electrode Array

Attachment #1 – Technical/Qualitative Proposal must include the following documents:

Appendix A (Technical Specifications Compliance) (Mandatory)
Appendix B (Rated Criteria) (Mandatory)
Appendix C (Equipment, Utility, and Environmental Requirements) and all the referenced associated documents
Appendix D (Supplemental Information)
Appendix E (Reference Consent Form)
Appendix F (Submission Declaration Form) (Mandatory)
Appendix I (Proponent’s Checklist Form)
All supporting technical documentation for the proposal
Detailed quotation without pricing
Bottom of every page of RFP initialled

1. 1. Attachment #2 – Financial Proposal must include the following mandatory documents:

Appendix G (Pricing Structure Form)
Appendix H (Price Schedule Form)
Detailed quotation with pricing

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