Basic Information

Reference Number

0000192321

Issuing Organization

Toronto Police Service

Solicitation Type

RFI - Request for Information (Informal)

Solicitation Number

RFI 2021-01

Title

Accessibility Audit

Source ID

PU.MU.ON.673461.C97673

Agreement Type

None

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) # 21-001

Objective
This RFI has the following objectives:

Determine the level of the market interest;
Obtain information on potential new learnings and approaches;
Obtain recommendations that would enhance the success of a future procurement opportunity for this project;
Obtain detailed non-binding cost estimates for budget purposes; and
Understand accessibility-based barrier reviews that could provide TPS an opportunity to optimize processes and efficiencies.

Respondent Participation
TPS encourages participation from potential suppliers in this RFI process and should include a written response that is relevant to this RFI.

RFI Intent
The intent of this RFI is solely to gather information and does not form a competitive bid process or legal offer.
In the event the TPS is satisfied that there is sufficient interest, availability and feasibility of providing suitable solutions, the TPS may, but is not obligated to initiate a competitive bidding opportunity. It is important that respondents understand that this RFI document and their participation by responding is not interpreted or construed as a solicitation for tenders or proposals, but rather an information gathering exercise.
TPS encourages participation from potential solution providers in this RFI process, the information collected will be reviewed by a committee. In turn, the committee will consider submitted responses when determining whether to initiate a competitive process to solicit bids for all or part of any of the areas for a Transfer or Learning.
This RFI will not be used to pre-qualify or screen respondents in connection with a future competitive bidding process, if any is to be initiated by the TPS. It is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor the MERX website at www.MERX.com for possible subsequent bidding opportunities, which will be open to the public whether or not a response to this RFI is made.

Submission Method
Submissions are to be made through the MERX Electronic Bid Submission (“EBS”) System (https://www.merx.com).
For assistance in using MERX, please contact MERX directly at 1-800-964-MERX or visit the MERX website at www.merx.com.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on file size and internet connection speed. It is recommended that respondents review the MERX EBS instructions well in advance of the closing date and allow sufficient time before the closing date to upload documents and finalize their submissions.
Respondents will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number upon finalizing their submissions.

Submission Deadline
Respondents are to make their submission through the MERX EBS System prior to 1:00:00 P.M. local time on Friday, February 26, 2021

All in accordance with the requirements stated in the RFI document to be downloaded.

Dates

Publication

2021/02/05 01:52:30 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/02/11 12:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2021/02/26 01:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Faruk Hudani

faruk.hudani@torontopolice.on.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

No Pricing

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

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