Basic Information

Reference Number

0000228918

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

McMaster University

Solicitation Type

ACAN - Advance Contract Award Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

JC 07-22-889

Title

Course Evaluations Cloud Platform Blue by Explorance

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C98699

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Delivery Point

McMaster University

Purchase Type

Duration: 5 years

Description

Background and Purpose

McMaster University is seeking to improve the University’s Faculty and Student Course Evaluation process through procuring services from a qualified supplier to work with us to reach this objective. The goal of the project is to develop a system of online course evaluations that support a cycle of continuous improvement to benefit both faculty and students.
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal McMaster University’s intention to award a contract for the above-noted goods and/or services to the following pre-selected supplier:
Blue by eXplorance
eXplorance Inc.
1470 Rue Peel #500,
Montréal, QC
H3A 1T1
Prior to awarding this contract, McMaster University is providing other potential suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements as per this ACAN, by submitting a Statement of Capabilities Form during the posting period (See Appendix A – ACAN Statement of Capabilities Form).
If other potential suppliers submit a Statement of Capabilities Form that meet McMaster University’s requirements as set out in the ACAN, McMaster University may proceed to a competitive procurement process.
If no other supplier submits a Statement of Capabilities Form on or before the closing date/time, a contract may be awarded to the above-noted pre-selected supplier of quality of delivered education at McMaster.
The Department of Humanities has operated a custom-built course evaluation on campus for many years. It is not mandatory to use, but any campus group can use it. Surveys are completed at the end of term, following mandatory review requirements. Evaluations of teaching inform the record of activity, tenure and many other aspects Student experience surveys support instructor reflections, professional development, and student agency. Procedural inclusion of the student voice is considered paramount to an inclusive and vibrant teaching and learning environment.

The contract term is up to five (5) years, with a 12-month warranty.

Dates

Publication

2022/07/25 04:15:13 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2022/08/03 02:00:00 PM EDT

Closing Date

2022/08/22 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

James Carnemolla

905-525-9140 ext. 24587

carnemoj@mcmaster.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Submission Process

Quotations must be submitted through McMaster University’s online Bonfire portal at:
https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities
Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 8/9/10+, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled.
Proponents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions, or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.
Quotations must be uploaded and finalized on or before the Submission Deadline set out in the ACAN Timetable.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on file size and internet connection speed. It is strongly recommended that proponents allow sufficient time of at least one (1) hour before the Submission Deadline to upload documents and finalize their submissions.

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