Basic Information

Reference Number

0000250531

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202316796

Title

Digital Image Correlation (DIC) System with High-Performance Cameras

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C103971

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: Two years extension option

Description

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES

Nathan King
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
n.king@utoronto.ca

PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The University is conducting an RFP for Digital Image Correlation (DIC) System with High-Performance Cameras
The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin) at the University of Toronto is procuring for a qualified Proponent for the supply and installation of a high-speed Digital Image Correlation (DIC) system with high-performance cameras for the Structural Testing Facilities (STF). The system will be used for advanced research and development in the field of material science and engineering.
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Not Applicable

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):

The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

CONTRACT DETAILS
Term is one year with the option to extend for two years

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Vendor’s Experience and Qualifications                                    5
Digital Image Correlation System and
High-Performance Cameras 30
Software Requirements and Licensing 30
Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning                                 5
Training 5
Warranty, Service Agreement, and ongoing support                5
Financial Submissions 20
Total                                                                                        100

NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2023/06/26 04:11:12 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/07/05 12:00:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2023/07/12 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nathan King

000-000-0000

n.king@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/68344

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