Basic Information

Reference Number

0000083943

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT201815837

Title

High Throughput Spinning Disc Confocal Imaging System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C100754

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Description

Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto

Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2

Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Bimolecular Research (the “Donnelly Centre”) on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the supply and installation of a High Throughput Spinning Disc Confocal Imaging System

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

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

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.

Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/

Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable

Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Appendix B         Submission Form
Appendix C         Rate Bid Form
Appendix D         Reference Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:
Experience and Qualifications – 5 points
Minimum Technical Requirements – 45 points
Delivery, Installation and Testing Requirements – 10 points
Training Requirements – 5 points
Warranty and Optional After Sales Service Requirements - 10 points
Pricing – 25 points
Total Points – 100 points

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.

This procurement is covered by:

Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union

Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
One (1) year

Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.

Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.

Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.

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

If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2018/03/28 10:50:30 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2018/04/09 05:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2018/04/23 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Candida Charles

416-946-5621

candida.charles@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must upload all Requested Documents to:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/14045

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