Basic Information

Reference Number

0000277983

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202417160

Title

Design Services for Student Recruitment Communications

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C111653

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

Philip Clements
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
philip.clements@utoronto.ca

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.
This RFSQ is for full-service design services and design concept management, with a focus on the design of our tri-campus undergraduate viewbooks and admissions bulletins, and rates on templates for additional divisional undergraduate viewbooks
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 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
N/A

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 years term

PREQUALIFICATION
The University intends to select up to five 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:

Company background and general experience (5 points)
Plan to meet requirements and deadlines, and evidence of capability to meet requirements and deadlines (15 points)
Understanding of project objectives and target audience (20 points)
Explanation of creative approach and design principles (10 points)
Quality and relevance of submitted samples (15 points)
Qualifications of individuals assigned to project (5 points)
Interviews (10 points)
Financial (20 points)
Total (100 Points)

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

2024/09/10 02:15:41 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2024/09/24 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2024/10/02 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Philip Clements

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philip.clements@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/84200

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