Basic Information

Reference Number

0000256402

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto Mississauga

Owner Organization

University of Toronto Mississauga

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UTM200163

Title

UTM200163 Transmitted Polarized Light Microscopy Imaging Suite

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.833659.C112172

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: 4 option 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
Aileen Ramos, 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
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is requesting proposals for a Transmitted Polarized Light Microscopy Imaging Suite. The system must have capability for automation for large area mosaic autofocus, Z-stacking workflow, and high specification imaging system. The configuration should include a designated high specification workstation where the images will be stitched and rendered. This system will be employed as part of an automatic AI phytolith ID workflow. It will be employed to digitize entire microbotanical phytolith slides.

As set out in the RFP Data Sheet, the Goods and/or Services are to be financed in part by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/70918
The submissions will not be opened publicly.

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

2023/09/21 02:57:20 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/10/04 12:00:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2023/10/13 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Aileen Ramos

437-488-4942

aign.ramos@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/70918

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