6aAddress:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
6bDescription:
University of Toronto Communications on behalf of the Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) seeks a qualified Proponent to provide products and services (the “Solution”) that will help the University meet its social media monitoring needs. The Solution should be accessible via a web portal and hosted by the Proponent. The database/Solution should be not be subcontracted from another company or service but provided by the Proponent
The intent is to better monitor conversations and coverage in relation to the University’s brand at both the domestic and international levels.
6aTendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.
6cEstimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.
6dSubmission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
6dSubmission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
6ePublic Opening:
Not Applicable
6fMandatory Submission Requirements:
AppendixForm
Appendix B Submission Form
Appendix C Rate Bid Form
Appendix D References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
6fScored Submission Requirements:
Rated Criteria CategoryWeighting (points)
C.1 Experience and Qualifications 10
C.2 Solution Minimum Requirements 30
C.3 Implementation / Configuration 05
C.4 Training Requirements 10
C.5 Support and Service Levels 10
C.6 Timelines 05
D. Price 20
E. Presentation / Demonstration 10
Total Points 100
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
6hDelivery Date:
February 1st, 2018
6iDuration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each
6iAdditional Options:
Available within the RFP Documents.
6jNegotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more Proponents with whom it wishes to enter negotiations, by written notification.
Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to download the RFP Documents which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the RFx and this Tender Notice, the RFx document will take precedence.
