Basic Information

Reference Number

0000289250

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202517247

Title

Mechanical & Fatigue Testing System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C2653701

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year

Description

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES

Kasia Dares
150 College St, 3rd Floor Room 350
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
Kasia.dares@utoronto.ca

PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The University is conducting an RFP for Mechanical & Fatigue Testing System.
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Tuesday, April 08, 2025 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
N/A

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):

The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

CONTRACT DETAILS
Up to a three (3) year service contract.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Experience and Qualifications                                             20 Points
Technical Requirements                                                       30 Points
Delivery, Installation, and Testing Requirements              15 Points
Training Requirements                                                        5 Points
Warranty and Maintenance                                                     5 Points
Financial Submission                                                             25 Points
Total                                                                                          100 Points

NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2025/03/14 01:06:18 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/03/31 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/04/08 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Kasia Dares

000-000-0000

kasia.dares@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/90935

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