This negotiated Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Vice President of Research & Innovation Department (the “VPRI”) on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of Consulting Services for Business Process Review, as further described in Part 2 – The Deliverables (the “Deliverables”).
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio plays an important role in supporting the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. VPRI’s mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that the University’s researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge.
VPRI’s work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty and students across the University’s three campuses, along with partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.
The VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on grants and funding, oversight, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards & honours. Units within the VPRI division include:
- Innovations and Partnerships Office;
- Research Oversight and Compliance Office;
- Research Services Office;
- Portfolio Operations;
- Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovations.
Information on all of these items , as well as information on our boards & committees, and executive team can be found on our website: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/.
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 Proposal.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.
Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal 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:
- Experience and Qualifications
- Technical Approach
- Pricing
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Delivery Date:
No later than December 15th, 2017
Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of six (6) months, with an option to renew for an additional six (6) months.
Additional Options:
Available within the RFP Documents.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more Proponents with whom it wishes to enter negotiations, by written notification.
Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to download the RFP Documents which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the RFx and this Tender Notice, the RFx document will take precedence.