Basic Information

Reference Number

0000061812

Issuing Organization

Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

1680-17-008

Title

Fully Automated Random Access Assay System for the Detection of Toxoplasma gondi

Source ID

PP.AG.ON.692777.C79246

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Purchase Type

Term: 2018/06/01 12:00:00 AM EDT - 2020/05/31 12:00:00 AM EDT
Option: 1 year

Description

Invitation to Proponents
This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is an invitation to prospective Proponents to submit proposals for the provision of “A Fully Automated Random Access Assay System for the Detection of Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM Antibodies in Human Serum”, as further described in Part 2 - The Deliverables (the “Deliverables"). This RFP is issued by the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (“Public Health Ontario") (www.PublicHealthOntario.ca).

Background
PHOL, Toronto laboratory provides Toxoplasma gondii serological testing for the Province of Ontario. Toxoplasmosis is caused by an intracellular protozoan parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It is usually an asymptomatic or mild disease in adults. Toxoplasmosis acquired in utero can result in spontaneous abortion, prematurity or stillbirth. Fetal infections may result in blindness, encephalomyelitis, impaired brain functions, cerebral calcifications and death to the neonate. Toxoplasmosis infection also affects patients with AIDS and those who are otherwise immunocompromised due to transplantation or immunosuppressive therapy. Toxoplasmosis is treatable with antibiotics. Early detection of acute infection using IgG and IgM serological tests allows for early and adequate treatment thereby reducing the risk of the disease in immunocompromised and pregnant patients.

For all further information including full specifications, delivery schedule and terms and conditions, see full MERX package.

Timetable
The following is the schedule for this RFP:

Issue Date of RFP July 19, 2017
Proponent's Deadline for Questions 04:00 pm on July 31, 2017
Deadline for Issuing Addenda 04:00 pm on August 8, 2017
Proposal Submission Deadline 11:00:00 am Toronto Time on August 21, 2017

Period for Which Proposals are Irrevocable after Proposal Submission Deadline: 180 days

Contract Period
The term of the agreement is to be for a period two (2) years with an option in favour of Public Health Ontario to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for up to one (1) additional one year term. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around June 1, 2018.

In order to be considered, proposals in response to this RFP must be received by the Ontario Agency for Health Protection & Promotion, no later than 11:00:00 a.m., Toronto time, August 21, 2017.

Proponents must obtain tender package through MERX.

Dates

Publication

2017/07/19 11:41:15 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2017/07/31 04:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2017/08/21 11:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Julie Capotorto

647-792-3191

julie.capotorto@oahpp.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

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