Basic Information

Reference Number

0000077534

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT201815784

Title

Chairs for Principal Hall

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C90002

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year

Description

Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto

Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2

Description:
The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design would like to enter into an agreement with a supplier to furnish Principal Hall. Principal Hall is currently under construction at 1 Spadina Crescent with a January 2018 completion date. The objective of this RFP is to contract with one supplier to provide furniture that will upgrade the reading room with purposeful design and functionality and support technology enhanced study spaces in higher education. The Faculty is looking for top quality, durable chairs that compliment the building aesthetics of the interior and provide students a welcoming space This will improve the learning experience for the approximately 1,400 students attending the Faculty. The room is designated as high usage and the University requires that all hardware and furniture withstand the day-to-day use of the many students. The surfaces should be easy to clean with common cleaning solutions.

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 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---------------45
C.3    Delivery Requirements-----------------10
C.4    Warranty-----------------------------------05
D.    Pricing---------------------------------------30
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 one (1) year. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around March 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.

Dates

Publication

2018/02/05 09:12:20 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2018/02/15 12:00:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2018/02/26 02:00:00 PM EST

Onsite Visit

2018/02/12 01:30:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Aneel Lubhaya

416-978-5618

aneel.lubhaya@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2018/02/12 01:30:00 PM EST

Location

1 Spadina Crescent Toronto, ON

Event Note

There will be an optional site visit for this RFP on Monday, February 12th from approximately 1:30pm to 2:30pm. The site visit will take place at the following location:

John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
1 Spadina Crescent
Toronto, ON
M5S 2J5

Proponents wishing to attend the optional site visit should RSVP with the Procurement Contact by Thursday, February 9th, 2018. Please email the University Contact with the names and titles of the individuals that will be attending.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must upload all Requested Documents to: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/12982

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