Basic Information

Reference Number

0000283131

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202417088

Title

Mobile Manipulator

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C110781

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: Optional addition four (4) periods of up to one (1) year each

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

Renee Cheng
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
reneeke.cheng@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 of Toronto is looking to purchase a modular automated Mobile Manipulator. The target tool should facilitate robust transfer of samples and small-scale equipment between physically separated synthesis and characterization modules. The mobile robot will be used to carry reaction samples, chemicals, vials and small (<4 kg) pieces of equipment around a laboratory environment. The mobile robot will also use computer vision to interact autonomously with the environment around it.
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, January 07, 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: see Data Sheet, 6.2.2

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
See Form of Agreement, 2.1 Term - The term of Agreement is intended to be for a period of five (5) years including the first year of warranty period and following optional four (4) years of extended warranty.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria: Data Sheet, 6.2

Schedule D Part 1              Technical Submission Requirements              Weight

B.1         Experience and Qualifications          10
B.2         Technical Requirements
B.2.1      Mobile Manipulator
B.2.1.1 Physical Specifications      14
B.2.1.2 Physical Functional Integration        12
B.2.1.3 User Interface and Connectivity       12
B.2.2      Human-Machine Interface 2
B.2.3      Software Requirements      8
B.2.4      Regulatory and Industry Standards Compliance           2
B.3         Delivery, Installation and Testing      5
B.4         Training Requirements       5
B.5         Warranty and Extended Warranty Services    10

Schedule D Part 2              Financial Submission         20

Total      100

Optional Demonstration     15
Total incl. Optional Presentation       115

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

2024/12/03 09:24:21 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/12/10 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/01/07 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Renee Cheng

000-000-0000

reneeke.cheng@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must upload all Requested Documents to:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/87079
We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

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