UTSC2021-18 - Fiber to North Campus

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Susan Dyson
Procurement Manager, Financial Services
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
susan.dyson@utoronto.ca

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 Proponent shall provide a design and construct the path for communications cabling to connect the existing infrastructure and create a full loop. This includes the supply and install of duct banks and pathways, grounding of the system, supply and install of communications wiring (copper and fiber where applicable), and coordination of permits and requirements by the city to execute the process.
UTSC is looking to expand its outside plant fiber, extending from existing buildings, crossing both Military Trail and Ellesmere Road and terminating in the student residence currently being developed. The procurement not 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/46852
on or before November 30, 2021 at 2:00:00 p.m. local time.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Proponents will adhere to the University of Toronto General Labour Conditions


APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

CONTRACT DETAILS
One time only purchase.
Completion expected January 2023.


EVALUATION CRITERIA
(a)   Attendance at Proponents meeting and site visit.    Pass / Fail
(b)  Surety Agreement re 50% Performance Bond
      and 50% Labour and Materials Bond                       Pass / Fail                                           
(c)   Completed Contractors Safety
       Acknowledgement Form                                          Pass / Fail
(d)   Proof of Insurance                                                   Pass / Fail
(e)   WSIB Certificate                                                       Pass / Fail
(f)   CCDC 11 – 2019 Contractors Qualification           
       Statement                                                                 Pass/Fail
(g) COVID 19 Acknowledgement Form                           Pass/Fail
                                                            
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Experience and Qualifications (20)
Methodologies and Work Plan (15)
Scope of Work and Project Schedule (Gantt chart) (10)
Equipment Specifications (10)
Key Personnel/Project Team (5)
Pricing (40)


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.