Basic Information

Reference Number

0000248356

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202316706

Title

High-throughput Automated Phenomics Platform

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C110216

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: Two, one year extension option

Description

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 High-throughput Automated Phenomics Platform

Procurement for a customized large-scale robotics platform (the “System”) that will serve as a fully automated, high-throughput screening platform to conduct large-scale yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) assays to map the protein interaction networks in parasitic and nonparasitic plants as well as genetic and genomic screens to identify components involved in responses to plant signalling molecules in yeast and other fungi. This platform will enable an automated high-throughput transfer of colonies from various media in a precise and uniform manner as well as random colony picking and re-arraying of desired colonies. The platform should include an integrated, high-resolution imaging and software system capable of visualizing and quantifying various parameters of yeast colonies from colour and size.

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 Monday, June 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 one-year periods.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                WEIGHT
Minimum system requirements                                         30
Additional system requirements                                       20
Software                                                                           10
Delivery and installation,                                                   5
Training 5
Warranty and optional after sales service 5
Experience and qualification.                                            5
Subtotal                                                                            80
Fees                                                                                  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

2023/05/26 04:12:05 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/06/06 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Amendment

2023/06/19 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nathan King

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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/67305

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