Address:
University of Toronto Scarborough
Procurement, Financial Services
1265 Military Trial
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1C 1A4
Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Communications and Public Affairs, University of Toronto Scarborough on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of Magazine Art Direction, Design and Production, as further described in Part 2 – The Deliverables (the “Deliverables”).
UTSC Commons is the campus and alumni magazine produced by the University of Toronto Scarborough.
The University is seeking proposals for the art direction, design and production of six issues of UTSC Commons. The magazine is printed twice a year (Spring and Fall), so the quotation is to be executed over a three-year period. There is 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 years (four issues).
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:
No Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Information available in the tender document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements
Appendix B – Submission Form
Appendix C – Rate Bid Form
Appendix D – Reference Form
Written Proposal
Complete Submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Experience with magazine design and production - 30
Demonstrated understanding of the strategic communication goals of the University of Toronto Scarborough and the goals and scope of the project - 20
Experience with the post-secondary sector -20
Pricing - 30
Total Points 100
This Procurement is covered by:
Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
Fall issue of magazine to be completed and released in August 2018. Initial term of agreement will be for three (3) years, with option to extend for additional two year term.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto Scarborough may identify one or more bidders with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Responses must be submitted in English.
Bidders should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Bidders 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.
