Basic Information

Reference Number

0000190860

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202116334

Title

Fluorescence Microdissection Microscope System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C103971

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: four (4) 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
Nathan King
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
n.king@utoronto.ca
416- 946-5621

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 Fluorescence Microdissection Microscope System
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/opportunities/37856 on or before Thursday, February 4, 2021 (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 (1) year term with four (4) year option

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications 5
Basic Components 10
Imaging capacity 15
Confocal-like Imaging 20
Image resolution 15
Microscope Software and Hardware 10
Hydraulic table 5
Delivery, Installation, Testing and Training 10
Warranty and Long-Term Service 10
Financial Submission 25
Total 125
Optional Demonstration Pass/Fail

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

2021/01/19 04:55:21 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/01/25 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2021/02/04 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Nathan King

416-946-5621

n.king@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/37856

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