Basic Information

Reference Number

0000279279

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202417164

Title

Printing Services

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C2653701

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: Two, one year extension option

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
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
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 RFSQ for Printing Services.
The University Admissions & Outreach is seeking comprehensive printing and fulfillment services for the tri-campus viewbook and other recruitment and printed admissions materials.
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 Monday, October 28, 2024 (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: Not Applicable

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
Three years plus 2 separate one year periods

PREQUALIFICATION
There is no maximum number of Qualifier Suppliers on the QSL.

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                WEIGHT
Proponent Experience                                                      10 Points
Production and Packing                                                    30 Points
Distribution                                                                        25 Points
Customer Support Requirements                                     10 Points
Value-Add                                                                         5 Points
Financial Submission                                                        20 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.
Suppliers should also note that only suppliers prequalified will receive further notices of procurement related to the subsequent procurement process.

Dates

Publication

2024/09/30 09:17:30 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/10/17 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2024/10/28 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/84900

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