Basic Information

Reference Number

0000079470

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT201815822

Title

The Supply of Liquid Helium to Various Campus Locations

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C91693

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: Extend 2 additional terms of 1 year each

Description

Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto

Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2

Description:
The University requires a supplier to provide liquid helium for research purposes on an as-needed basis. The successful Proponent will deliver the liquid helium to buildings at various campuses, in 60 L, 100 L volume cylinders and 250 L volume cylinders. The evaluation of this RFP will be based on the requirements at the St. George downtown campus. When requested, the successful Proponent will be expected to supply liquid helium to the other campuses (as well as other departments at the St. George downtown campus) at the negotiated rates and delivery expectations.

Tendering 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 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

Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Appendix B - Submission Form
Appendix C - Rate Bid Form
Appendix D - References Form
Appendix G - Mandatory Requirements Form

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:
C.1 Experience and Qualifications [**5 points**]
C.2 Service and Training [**10 points**]
C.3 Delivery [**35 points**]
Pricing [**50 points**]
Total Points [**100 points**]

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.

This procurement is covered by:

Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union

Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of three (3) years, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for two (2) additional terms of a one (1) year each. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed around March 2018.

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.

Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.

Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information. If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2018/02/23 11:01:45 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2018/03/06 05:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2018/03/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Angelo Miele

416-946-7346

a.miele@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/13282

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