Basic Information

Reference Number

0000287497

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202517201

Title

Multiphoton Microscope

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C110781

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 5 years

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
150 College Street, 3rd Floor, Room 350,
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
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is requested by The Department of Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of a Multiphoton Microscope (“2P”) system for brain slice synaptic studies as further described in RFP document.
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 Thursday, March 13, 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: Please see Schedule A to the RFP Data Sheet, Section 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

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

Schedule D Part 1              Technical Submission Requirements              Weight
B.1         Experience and Qualifications          5
B.2         Technical Requirements    55
B.2.1      Research grade microscope             10
B.2.2      Multiphoton Pulsed Infrared Laser    7
B.2.3      Additional Multiphoton Laser             6
B.2.4      Co-alignment and operation of the two MP lasers         5
B.2.5      Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) and Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) 5
B.2.6      Scanning devices 8
B.2.7      Fluorescence imaging detectors       8
B.2.8      Computer acquisition and analysis system     3
B.2.9      Features to establish/maintain a suitable environment 3
B.3         Delivery, Installation and Testing      5
B.4         Training Services 5
B.5         Warranty and Extended Warranty 10

Schedule D Part 2              Financial Submission         20
Sub Total              100
Optional demonstration       20
Total       120

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.

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Dates

Publication

2025/02/14 05:02:59 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/02/21 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/03/13 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Renee Cheng

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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/89696

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