Basic Information

Reference Number

0000215746

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202216543

Title

Design Services for Student Recruitment Communications

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C110216

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 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

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.
Note that in order to receive all procurement documents, prospective suppliers will be obliged to execute a confidentiality agreement in accordance the terms of the procurement documents.

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 Monday, February 07, 2022 (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:
Not applicable

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

CONTRACT DETAILS
3 Year Term

PREQUALIFICATION
The University intends to select up to five (5) qualified suppliers for the purposes of establishing a qualified supplier list (“QSL”). The period of validity of the QSL is 3 years.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Company background and general experience                                  5
Plan to meet requirements and deadlines                                        15
and evidence of capability
Understanding of project objectives and target audience                 15
Explanation of creative approach and design principles                  15
Quality and relevance of submitted samples                                    15
Qualifications of individuals assigned to project                               10
References                                                                                         5
Pricing                                                                                               20
Total 100

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.
Suppliers should also note that only suppliers prequalified will receive further notices of procurement related to the subsequent procurement process.

Dates

Publication

2022/01/17 09:50:42 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2022/01/24 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2022/02/10 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Raymond Siguenza

416-978-2348

Raymond.Siguenza@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must upload all Requested Documents to:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/49018

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