Basic Information

Reference Number

0000252650

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Owner Organization

University of Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2023001-RES-RFP

Title

TWO GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYZERS: ONE FOR GAS AND ONE FOR LIQUID ANALYSIS.

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C94742

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Delivery Point

TBD

Purchase Type

Duration: TBD

Description

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

1. - Background Information

Since 1848 the University of Ottawa has been Canada’s university and the largest bilingual university in Canada. At the University of Ottawa we understand our past and our desired future. The University of Ottawa is a major player in the cultural and economic development of the National Capital Region.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada's leading research intensive University. The University of Ottawa fosters excellence and success in research, whether the research is basic or applied, of intrinsic value or of commercial importance. The University of Ottawa considers itself to be Canada's university of the 21st Century by launching new initiatives in emerging areas, promoting collaboration within and across faculties, and providing the milieu in which creativity can flourish.

Further information regarding the University of Ottawa can be found on the Web site http://www.uottawa.ca/

We hereby invite your company (proponent) to partner with the University of Ottawa in this great project funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program (RTI) by submitting an offer to this Request for Proposals.

Please find attached the Request for Proposals documentation with specifications to be completed and returned with your proposal.

1. - Statement of Requirements

1.2.1.       The Unversity of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit a proposal for the procurement of two Gas Chromatography (GC) analyzers. The GC analyzers will support the ongoing research at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering, on biogas/bio-hydrogen production from organic wastes. The scope of work includes the following:
•               Supply and delivery of two GC analyzers: Gas GC and Liquid GC
•               Installation and commissioning of the GC analyzers at the designated site
•               Calibration and validation of the instruments to ensure accurate performance
•               Training of end-users on instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
•               Provision of technical support during the warranty period and beyond
•               Warranty coverage for a minimum of 1 year (and optional 3 years)
•               Compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

                General Description:

The GC Gas analyzer is required for the analysis of gaseous compounds and the GC Liquid analyzer is required for the analysis of organic compounds in liquid samples.

Item # 1 GAS GC Analyzer

•               Capability: Analysis of gaseous compounds including N2, CO, CO2, CH4, H2, O2, and low molecular weight hydrocarbons
•               Sample Compatibility: Biogas, natural gas, syngas, and other streams

Hardware: GC Column(s), Detector (TCD), multiple inlets for carrier gas, all adaptors and other parts to operate,calibrate and maintain the instruments for the first year (e.g., installation kit, sampling kits, adaptors for columns, etc.).
Software: Intuitive (User-friendly) interface, accompanied with software and computer for operation, data acquisition, processing, and reporting (PC Bundle, with free software upgrades for at least 5 years).

•               Compliance: Compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

Item # 2 Liquid GC Analyzer

•               Capability: Analysis of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and volatile organic hydrocarbons
•               Sample Compatibility: Digestate from anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic wastes (food waste, dairy waste, agricultural waste, etc.)
•               Hardware: GC Column(s), FID detector, multiple inlets for carrier gas, all adaptors and other parts to runing and maitainince for the first year (e.g., installation kit, sampling kit, adaptors for columns, etc.).
•               Sample Injection: Autosampler and auto injection compartment

Software: Intuitive (User-friendly) interface, accompanied with software and computer for operation, data acquisition, processing, and reporting (PC Bundle, with free software upgrades for at least 5 years).

• Compliance: Compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

Both of these Gas Chromatography Analyzers will installed at the Faculty of Engineering, Colonel By Building.

Specifications listed in Appendix A – Technical Specifications Compliance Form of this RFP are the mandatory minimum requirements for oth Gas Chromatography Ananlyzers.

Should any equipment included in a proposal be superseded by a newer model during the period of time between the award of contract and the delivery date, the successful Proponent will be required to inform the University of Ottawa of the new specifications, the newer model pricing will remain the same as what was offered in the RFP. At its sole discretion, the University of Ottawa may opt to make changes from the list of equipment by altering, adding, or deducting some equipment.- Award Contract

1. 3.26The University of Ottawa intends to award a contract to the Proponent whose proposal offers the best value to the University of Ottawa, based upon the terms and conditions of this RFP. The University of Ottawa reserves the right to select a Proponent’s proposal which, at its entire discretion, it considers advantageous in quality, value added plan and/or financial compensation. The University of Ottawa shall not be obligated to the Proponent in any way by the Proponent’s response to the RFP. The University may reject a particular proposal or all proposals received. The University of Ottawa is under no obligation to award a contract or place an order, and reserves the right to terminate the RFP process at any time, and to withdraw from discussions with all or any of the Proponents who have responded.

The University reserves the right to acquire either one or both solutions from one or different suppliers. Should the University move forward with two suppliers, then two different contracts will be awarded.

Dates

Publication

2023/07/21 03:36:12 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/07/28 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2023/08/04 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Ana Lopes

613-562-5800 ext. 2312

alopes@uottawa.ca

Roger Wills

613-562-5800 ext. 7113

rwills@uottawa.ca

A - Latest Amendment

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Attachment # 1	Technical/Qualitative Proposal	Yes	No
Attachment # 2	Financial Proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

The proposals must be complete and submitted in the prescribed format with the following information:

1. 1. For each instrument (Item # 1 Gas GC Analyzer and Item #2 Liquid GC Analyzer) the Proponent must provide two (2) separate attachments (files) containing the Proponent’s proposal labelled in the following manner:

Attachment #1 Technical/Qualitative Proposal:2023001-RES-RFP _Insert Company Name
Attachment #2 Financial Proposal: 2023001-RES-RFP_Insert Company Name

1. 1. Attachment #1 – Technical/Qualitative Proposal must include the following mandatory documents:

Appendix A (Technical Specifications Compliance)
Appendix B (Rated Criteria)
Appendix C (Equipment, Utility, and Environmental Requirements) and all the referenced associated documents
Appendix D (Supplemental Information)
Appendix E (Reference Consent Form)
Appendix F (Submission Declaration Form)
Appendix H (Proponent’s Checklist Form)
All supporting technical documentation for the proposal
Detailed quotations without pricing
Bottom of every page of RFP initialled

1. 1. Attachment #2 – Financial Proposal must include the following mandatory documents:

Appendix G (Price Schedule Form)
Detailed quotations with pricing

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