Basic Information

Reference Number

0000067922

Issuing Organization

York University

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

P18-104

Title

Agency of Record

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.322261.C80817

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: 2 optional 12 month extension

Description

Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3

Description:
This RFP is being issued to obtain Proposals for a highly qualified and experienced Agency of Record (“AOR”) to provide strategic and creative services for York University. The AOR shall be the principal advisor and provider to York University for strategic brand management targeted to a variety of audiences. The AOR shall partner with York to meet its key objectives.
Each year York University executes a comprehensive and integrated marketing plan that clearly communicates the University’s distinctiveness, academic excellence and value it brings to the world. The AOR shall partner with York to meet key objectives such as:
- Heighten its profile and enhance its brand image
- Achieve and exceed enrollment and retention targets
- Build awareness of the diverse, forward-thinking and outstanding programs offered at York
The AOR shall be able to:

Lead a strategic discussion on York’s brand essence and positioning and its further refinement and development;
Recommend strategies to expand the impact of York’s advertising campaign(s)/marketing plans to target audiences within the available budget; and
Demonstrate a high inclination to use research in the development of strategic platforms for the basis of campaigns and have strong methodology for measuring effectiveness of agency advertising programs and integrated marketing efforts.

York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX (www.MERX.com) for this competitive bid. Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/

Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.

Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.

Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca

Submission Deadline:
October 24, 2017 at 3:00:00pm EST.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the RFP Documents.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience
Approach
References
Deliverables
Cast Studies
Creative Samples
Acknowledgement
Pricing Schedule

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:

Mandatory Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Approach
Scope of Work
Case Study & Samples
Financial Evaluation; and
Short-Listed Proponent Presentation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.

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

Delivery Date:
Service implemented by a tentative date of January 1, 2018

Duration of Agreement:
The initial term of the Agreement shall be for thirty-six (36) months, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions; for a potential Term of sixty (60) months.

Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.

Negotiation:
York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):
Not Applicable.

Responses must be submitted in English.

Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2017/10/05 03:00:04 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2017/10/12 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2017/10/24 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Carolyn Fasick

416-736-2100 ext. 44626

cfasick@yorku.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

- Samples Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

All Proposals and accompanying documents must be uploaded electronically at the appropriate project on https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca. York will NOT accept hard copy Proposals.

York will accept Proposals uploaded and finalized on or before the closing date and time of October 24, 2017 at 3:00:00pm local time. York accepts no responsibility or liability for misdirected, unreadable or incomplete Proposals.

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