UOT201915916 - Design Services for Student Recruitment Communications

Notice of Intended Procurement
 
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
 
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
 
Raymond Siguenza
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON  M5S 1A2
raymond.siguenza@utoronto.ca
416-978-2348
 
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 University is conducting an RFSQ for Design Services for Student Recruitment Communications
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation.  An electronic auction is not anticipated.  
 
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Friday, March 15, 2019 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
 
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: The minimum passing score for non-pricing criteria is 55 points out of the maximum allocated total of 80. Proposals meeting this minimum passing score will proceed to the next stage of the evaluation process.
 
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):

• The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
• The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
• The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

1. Company background and general experience                                               5
2. Plan to meet requirements and deadlines, and evidence of capability           15
3. Understanding of project objectives and target audience                               10
4. Explanation of creative approach and design principles                                 15
5. Quality and relevance of submitted samples                                                   15
6. Qualifications of individuals assigned to project                                              15
7. References                                                                                                        5
8. Pricing, value for money, and cost structure                                                    20