Basic Information

Reference Number

0000210939

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202116260

Title

Security Services for OISE

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C93222

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: Two (2) years at one year each

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
Raymond Siguenza
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
raymond.siguenza@utoronto.ca
416-978-2348

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 looking for a security personnel that will perform the work at OSIE as prescribed in this RFP.
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/46848 on or before Friday, November 19, 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
Three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) additional years.

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications                                    20
Training                                                                       10
Benefits and Other Incentives                                      5
Methodology                                                               20
Customer & Client Service Approach                         20
Pricing                                                                         25
Total Points                                                                100
Presentation (optional) 10

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

2021/10/26 09:39:27 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/11/10 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2021/11/19 02:00:00 PM EST

Onsite Visit

2021/11/09 10:00:00 AM EST

Contact Information

Raymond Siguenza

416-978-2348

Raymond.Siguenza@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2021/11/09 10:00:00 AM EST

Location

OISE - University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6

Event Note

The University will be conducting a Proponents Meeting (Site Visit) on November 9, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The address is Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6. Meeting place is at the lobby. Please look for Leah Scherk.

Proponents and external parties attending the site visit must complete and submit the attached Covid-19 Acknowledgement Form prior to coming onsite.

To minimize the risks associated with close contact given the current situation, only one (1) representative per Proponent is allowed to attend. The University and Proponents will observe proper physical distancing protocols while on site.

Proponents are asked to ensure they are protected by providing their own PPE while onsite (e.g. masks). The University will provide access to washing and hand sanitizing stations. Proponents are strongly advised to email their questions even though these were discussed during the site visit. The University will post responses to all questions to MERX as per usual procedure.

Proponents wishing to attend are asked to RSVP Leah Scherk at Leah.Schrek@utoronto.ca by November 8, 2021.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/46848

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