Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Raymond Siguenza
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
raymond.siguenza@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 Optical Monitor for Metabolic Rate of Oxygen Consumption
The University of Toronto, with support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, is looking to purchase a combination frequency-domain near infrared spectroscopy and diffuse correlation spectroscopy device. The device will be housed in the 4th floor of the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (100 Devonshire Place) at the University of Toronto, St. George campus.
This device will form a central component of the Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Laboratory within the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
The Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Laboratory investigates how oxygen delivery is matched to the active muscle’s oxygen demand during physical activity.
The combination frequency-domain near infrared spectroscopy and diffuse correlation spectroscopy device will contribute to such investigations by assessing muscle oxygenation as well as relative blood flow. This device will be applied during both static and dynamic physical activities.
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 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (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
The term of the Agreement is for a period of one (1) year no extension options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications 10
Technical Requirements 40
Delivery, Installation, and Training 10
Warranty and Service 15
Price 25
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.
