UTM200140 - Design, Fabrication, Supply and Installation of Pre-Engineered Steel Building

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
University of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Danielle Hendricks – Senior Procurement Officer, procurement.utm@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 RFP is an invitation to submit a proposal to provide Services for the design, fabrication, supply and installation of Pre-Engineered steel building components for a new 950 sq., m stand-alone building referred to as Pre-Engineered Building (PEB), at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Campus from Pre-Engineered steel building manufacturers having design, fabrication and installation capability.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/75095
Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM EST. 
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.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The RFP Process is open to all parties submitting a Proposal in accordance with the RFP Documents.

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                        WEIGHT
1.1 Organization                                                           10
1.2 Proposed Personnel                                             10
1.3 Project Approach and understanding                 15
1.4 References / Experience                                      15
1.5 Technical Competency                                        15
1.6 Schedule                                                                  10
Pricing                                                                             25
Total                                                                             100
1.7 Optional Pass/Fail Interview                          Pass/Fail

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement 

CONTRACT DETAILS
Estimated Project Schedule

RFP Award: March 2024
             
Project Substantial Completion: Estimated to be Summer 2025 (contingent on-Site Plan approval and building permit approval from City of Mississauga)