Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Renee Cheng
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
reneeke.cheng@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 Nanoindenter with in-situ Scanning Probe Microscopy.
The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering intends to purchase one (1) Nanoindenter with in-situ Scanning Probe Microscopy.
The Multifunctional Composites Manufacturing Laboratory (MCML) is conducting research on the development of nanolayered polymer composites through a novel coextrusion process called layer multiplication. These micro-/nano-layered polymers exhibit enhanced mechanical, barrier, optical, and surface properties due to confined crystallization. Another research area in MCML focuses on developing multi-layered epidermal patches made of polydimethylsiloxane and thermochromic liquid crystals (TLCs) with dispersed magnetic nanoparticles. These patches are designed to assist patients in self-needling during hemodialysis
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 Tuesday, July 11, 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
The term of Agreement is intended to be for a period of one (1) year including the first year of warranty period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Schedule D Part 1
Experience and Qualifications 5
Technical Requirements 45
Mechanical properties mapping abilities 10
Imaging system 10
Indentation system 10
Software and user interface 5
Safety features 5
Regulatory and Industry Standards Compliance 5
Delivery, Installation and Testing 15
Training Services 5
Warranty Service 10
Schedule D Part 2
Financial Submission 20
Total Points 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.
