UOT201815748 - Recycling Services

Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
 
Description:
This negotiated Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Facilities and Services on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of Recycling Services for any or all of the following Categories:
 
Category 1 - Corrugated Cardboard Boxes
Category 2 - Mixed Paper
Category 3 - Scrap Materials
 
The University requires a contractor to provide pick up and transportation services of materials to disposal facilities for recycling.  The services will be carried out in more than 70 locations across the St. George Campus located in downtown Toronto and selected off campus locations.
 
The Successful Proponent(s) will provide all necessary labour, materials, fuel, machinery, vehicles, equipment, tools and supplies so that the required services are carried out expeditiously, satisfactorily and professionally.  All containers must be positioned for readiness before the start of the contract.
The Proponent will be responsible in conducting onsite visit of the different external buildings and locations to gain better understanding of the scope of work.


Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the complete tender document at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
 
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested suppliers 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
 
Conditions for Participation:
The Successful Proponent must comply with R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act, section 17.
 
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
1. Appendix B - Submission Form
2. Appendix C - Rate Bid Form
3. Appendix D - Reference Form
4. Appendix F - Mandatory Compliance Requirements Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
 
Scored Submission Requirements:
1. Experience and Qualifications – 5 points
2. Documentation – 25 points
3. Approach and Methodology –30 points
4. Pricing –40 points
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
 
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Delivery Date: Starting around May 2018
 
Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for three (3) additional one-year terms.
 
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.
 
Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):
Not applicable
 
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.