Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by the Faculty of Dentistry on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of the following equipment:
1. High-speed Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter;
2. Scanning Confocal Microscope;
3. High-Speed, High-Resolution Confocal Microscopy Basis Of Force Spectroscopy Suite;
4. Scanning Probe Microscope System (AFM);
5. Electro-spinner System;
as further described in Part 2 – The Deliverables (the “Deliverables”).
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 response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response 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:
Rated Criteria Category----------------------------------------Weighting (Points Per Category)
C.1 Experience and Qualifications---------------------- 15
C.2 Minimum Requirements------------------------------ 30
C.3 Delivery, Installation, Testing, Requirements--- 20
C.4 Training Requirements------------------------------- 05
C.5 Warranty and Long Term Service Agreement-- 10
D. Pricing---------------------------------------------------- 20
E. Optional Presentations------------------------------ 25
Total Points per Category-------------------------------------100 w/o Presentations
-------------------------------------------------------------------------125 w/ Presentations
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
This procurement is covered by:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around October, 2018.
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
