TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) # 1410817-20
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Description
TPS is accepting submissions for IBM I2 Analyst Notebook – Subscription and Support renewal for Toronto Police Service (TPS). The Bidder must comply with all the requirements set out in APPENDIX A of RFQ document.
Closing Time
Electronic submissions will be accepted until 1:00:00 p.m. on Thursday September 17, 2020 as per electronic bid clock identified on MERX.
Submission Requirements
Your submission for this RFQ 1410817-20 must be sent to TPS using the MERX portal only. Respondents shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their submission using the MERX portal as per the electronic bid clock identified on MERX and the RFQ closing date, in accordance with the Submission Requirements outlined in the RFQ. Late submissions are not permitted. Any Bid submitted after the submission deadline will be rejected.
Scope of Work
TPS is issuing this RFQ to obtain a Vendor of Record for IBM I2 Analyst Notebook – Subscription and Support renewal and Support for Net New Licence as indicated in Appendices "A" “B” and “C” in accordance with the provisions and specifications contained in this Request for Quotation. Bidder Must be IBM Authorized Business Partner. Bidder Must be able to supply and support net new licenses and must be able to co-term on December 31st annually.
Specifications
Specifications are set out in Appendix A and Appendix C.
Contract Term
The term of this Contract is for 1 (one) year period commencing upon award of the contract starting from September 21, 2020. The product must be delivered starting on September 21, 2020.
Restrictions, Min requirements and Mandatories
In addition to the mandatory APPENDIX A, APPENDIX B and APPENDIX C forms, the following completed forms to be submitted:
SECTION 1 -TPS Policies Form
SECTION 2 - Environmentally Responsible Procurement Form
SECTION 3 - Statutory Declaration Form
SECTION 4 - Key Personnel Form
SECTION 5 - Bidder's Experience in Similar Work Form
Non-Exclusivity
The creation of this RFQ shall not be a guarantee of exclusivity.
Piggyback
The TPS may, upon request, permit other Public Bodies to purchase against any Contract which may result from this RFQ. Bidders are requested to indicate on the Fee Summary form in APPENDIX B if they will extend the pricing, terms and conditions of this Bid to other Public Bodies if the Bidder becomes the Service Provider. The Service Provider agrees to this provision, participating agencies may enter into a Contract with the Service Provider for the purchase of the Goods and Services described herein based on the terms, conditions, prices, and percentages offered by the Contractor. Minor changes in terms and condition, including shipping and delivery options, may be negotiated by participating agencies. Please note: copies of the Service Provider Bid Submission may need to be provided to the interested agency (in confidence) in order to review prior to participating.
All in accordance with the requirements stated in the RFQ document to be downloaded.
