Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The Biological Sciences Facility (BSF) at the Ramsay Wright Zoological Labs is a multifaceted animal vivarium that supports both research and teaching initiatives at the University of Toronto. The vivarium is undergoing a major renovation with subsequent equipment upgrades. New Aquatic Research Equipment is required at the Ramsay Wright Zoological Labs to support cutting edge research using a unique animal model.
The BSF is looking for a qualified Proponent to supply a recirculating rack system designed to fully house aquatic salamanders at various stages of life cycle and specialized breeding tanks to allow propagation of animals. This will consist of at least four racks for normal animal housing and one rack designed for breeding animals at an independent water temperature and flow rate from housing racks. The Proponent’s system should be designed to fit and function within the specified room at the BSF (floorplan included with RFP). The system should be capable of housing a minimum of 90-100 adult animals within 8-10 liter tanks and an additional 80-100 animals in 2.5-4 liter tanks. The system should be capable of monitoring and maintaining strict rates of water temperature, purity, flow, and chemical dosage.
It is essential that the Proponent that provides the recirculating system is responsive in case of remote troubleshooting and provide timely on-site support when needed. A system that has minimal operating costs, resists algal overgrowth, can tolerate repeated cleaning cycles, and is expandable to accommodate more racks in the future, would be preferred.
Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Appendix Form
Appendix B: Submission Form
Appendix C: Rate Bid Form
Appendix D: References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Rated Criteria Category Weighting ....................................................(Points)
C.1 Experience and Qualifications.........................................................10
C.2 Minimum Requirements...................................................................30
C.3 Delivery Requirements....................................................................15
C.4 Installation and Testing....................................................................10
C.5 Training Requirements....................................................................05
C.6 Warranty Requirements..................................................................15
D. Pricing............................................................................................15
Total Points..............................................................................................100
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
This procurement is covered by:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of five (5) years. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around August, 2018.
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
