Basic Information

Reference Number

0000281304

Issuing Organization

York University

Solicitation Type

RFT - Request for Tender (Formal)

Solicitation Number

T25-064

Title

BlueCat Server 36-Month Support/Maintenance Renewal

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.322261.C75367

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years

Description

Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3

Description:
York is seeking to engage a qualified Bidder for the BlueCat server support/maintenance (“BlueCat Support) of the current appliances for the term set out in Section 5.5 of this Bid Document.

Bidders shall be in good standing with BlueCat Networks, Inc. (“BlueCat”) and be an authorized BlueCat business partner/reseller. York reserves the right to verify Bidder’s status with BlueCat.

York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX (www.MERX.com) for this competitive bid. Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/

Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.

Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Bid.

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFT Document.

Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca

Submission Deadline:
November 18, 2024 at 3:00:00pm EST.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the RFT document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements:

• References (Section 3.3) (File type: .pdf) – Required

• Section 8.0 – Bid Form (File type: .pdf) – Required

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFT document.

Scored Submission Requirements:

Mandatory Service Requirements
References; and
Financial Evaluation.

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFT document.

This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

Delivery Date:
The current BlueCat server maintenance contract is set to expire on December 7, 2024.

Duration of Agreement:
The initial term of the Agreement shall be for thirty-six (36) months. All prices shall be net, firm and not negotiable for the initial thirty-six (36) months.

Negotiation:
York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):

Not Applicable.

Responses must be submitted in English.

Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the RFT documents and this RFT Notice, the RFT documents will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2024/10/31 11:52:18 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/11/10 12:00:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2024/11/18 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Jason Chernecky

416-736-2100 ext. 22516

jchernec@yorku.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

York will accept Bids uploaded and finalized on or before the closing date and time of: Monday November 18, 2024, 3:00:00pm local time. York accepts no responsibility or liability for misdirected, unreadable or incomplete bids.

All Bids and accompanying documents must be uploaded electronically at the appropriate project on:

https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca.

York will NOT accept hardcopy Bids.

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