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 the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of Website Redesign and Development Services
While the University brand is an important distinction for those that choose us as their continuing education provider, we want to build a website that reflects SCS for what it is: a social enterprise that offers a deep variety of courses that meet the needs of a very diverse set of learners.
The mandate of SCS is to meet the needs of diverse adult learners through not-for-credit courses that are delivered by instructors who are recognized experts in their fields. Our courses are offered in innovative formats with online, hybrid and in-class options. Our programming extends the reach and impact of the University into the broader community, promoting the ever-growing importance of lifelong learning, career growth, professional development, and personal enrichment.
The following is a list of the general technical requirements:
• Content Requirements
• Technical Requirements
• Tools and Capabilities (including Integration)
• Design Requirements
The following is a list of the Expected Deliverables and Supporting Activities:
• Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Site Development
• Design Work
• Development Work
• Implementation
• Testing
• Training and Change Management
• Deployment
• Acceptance
• Service, Maintenance and Support
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of two (2) years, 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 three (3) years at 1-year intervals. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around December 2017.
For more details, please refer to the RFP.
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:
Not applicable
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
- Appendix B - Submission Form
- Appendix C - Rate Bid Form
- Appendix D - Reference Form
- Appendix F - Requirements and Specifications Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
Scored Submission Requirements:
C.1 Experience and Qualifications (75)
C.2 Approach and Methodology (75)
C.3 Requirements ( 350)
- Content Requirements (90)
- Technical Requirements (90)
- Tools and Capabilities (90)
- Design Requirements (80)
Expected Deliverables & Supporting Activities (250)
- Project Management (25)
- Requirements Analysis (25)
- Site Development (25)
- Design Work (25)
- Development Work (25)
- Implementation (25)
- Testing (25)
- Training and Change Management (15)
- Deployment (25)
- Acceptance (15)
- Service, Maintenance and Support (20)
D. Pricing (250)
Total Points1,000
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 December 2017
Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of two (2) years, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for up to 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.
