Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3
Description:
York is seeking a qualified Proponents to assist and offer services to Schulich School of Business (York University) in deploying in-country representatives in India for recruitment, admissions and marketing purposes. Within the scope of work and requirements outlined in this RFP, the Selected Proponent(s) shall deliver, but are not limited to, the following services:
- Selected Proponent will assume the current in-country representatives to who are currently performing services for Schulich School of Business. Selected Proponent will on a go forward basis assist in the management of the required staffing levels for the in-country representation scope of work for the term of the Agreement;
- Provide a physical workspace for representatives on an as needed basis in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune;
- Perform Payroll and benefits to representatives as employees of the Selected Proponent;
- Support the representatives with access to a travel desk and event venues;
- Provide the necessary IT and phone services including equipment, software and support;
- Provide expense management and processing for the representatives expense reimbursements;
- Provide standard health insurance policy and provident fund plans to Schulich representatives.
- Take necessary precautions to ensure confidentiality, trust and integrity are maintained throughout the stated services; and
- Ensure confidentiality and security of information/details throughout the mediation process consistent with the principles of relevant legislation (e.g., FIPPA
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 Proposal.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.
Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca
Submission Deadline:
August 6, 2024 at 3:00:00 pm ET (Local Time).
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.
Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
- Summary and Qualifications
- Strategy and Timetable/Workplan
- References
- Scope of Work – Section 6.5
- Additional Requirements
- Acknowledgement – Section 9.0
- Pricing Schedule – Section 10.0
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:
- Mandatory Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience
- Strategy and Workplan
- Scope of Work
- Additional Requirements
- Financial Evaluation; and
- Short-Listed Proponent Presentation
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Delivery Date:
Service implemented by a tentative date of August 22, 2024
Duration of Agreement:
The initial term of the Agreement shall be for thirty-six (36) months, with two (2) optional twenty-four (24) month extensions; for a potential Term of eighty-four (84) months.
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
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 RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.
