Basic Information

Reference Number

0000234620

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202216705

Title

Digital Infrastructure for the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA)

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C100976

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Description

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES

Harneer Batra
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
harneer.batra@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 RFP for Digital Infrastructure for the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA)

The University is looking for services required for the development of MiCA’s digital infrastructure. The digital infrastructure would comprise:
(i) Digital Collections System (DCS) and a
(ii) Content Management Systems (CMS) for the MiCA website (front-end and back-end).
The Digital Infrastructure should be compatible with MiCA’s Access to Memory (AtoM) Description Database and potentially local University of Toronto working space servers.

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, November 11, 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:
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
One Time Purchase

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                                                  WEIGHT
Proposed Development Approach and Implementation
Process for Digital Collections System                                                                     15
Proposed Development Approach and Implementation Process for Content Management System for MiCA Website 15
Timeline                                                                                                                    12
Testing, Maintenance, and Support 15
Server and Hosting Requirements                                                                           12
Qualifications and Case Studies/References                                                           11
Pricing                                                                                                                       20
Presentations (Optional)                                                                                           15
Total without Presentation                                                                                    100
Total with Presentation                                                                                          115

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.

Dates

Publication

2022/10/21 02:55:30 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2022/11/01 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Amendment

2022/11/14 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Harneer Batra

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harneer.batra@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/59036

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