Basic Information

Reference Number

0000213563

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202116500

Title

Light Sheet Microscopy System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C103971

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: option to extend for six 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.
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 RFP for Light Sheet Microscopy 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/ on or before Wednesday, January 05, 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
A term of one (1) year with the option to extend for an additional six (6) years.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                      WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications                                           10
General Capabilities                                                            20
Confocal Imaging Capabilities 15
Light Sheet Capabilities                                                      15
Workstation and Software Capabilities 5
Delivery, Installation, & Testing Requirements   5
Training Requirements                                                       5
Warranty and Long-Term Service Agreement   10
Financial 15
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.

Dates

Publication

2021/12/03 04:50:06 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/12/16 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2022/01/05 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/48142

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