Basic Information

Reference Number

0000181537

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202016285

Title

STED Microscope

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C103971

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 5 years

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
416- 946-5621

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 STED Microscope
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/opportunities/34234 on or before Thursday, September 10, 2020 (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: N/A

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
Five (5) year term

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications of the Proponent 2

Minimum Requirements
Research grade microscope 15
Light sources for imaging 10
STED lasers 10
Scanning and fluorescence imaging devices 10
Computer acquisition and analysis system 5
Features to establish/maintain a suitable environment 5

Delivery, Installation, and Testing Requirements 4
Training Requirements 4
Warranty and Long-term Service Agreement 8
Optional Value-Adds 7
Financial Proposal 20
Total   100

Optional Presentation/ Demonstration 25

Total score with Presentation/Demonstration   125

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

2020/08/14 05:34:42 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2020/08/31 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2020/09/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nathan King

416-946-5621

n.king@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/34234

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