Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The Biological Sciences Facility is looking for a qualified Proponent to supply seventeen (17) Class II, Type A2 Biosafety cabinets (BSC) for procedural animal work and containment practices. These units must provide safe working conditions for BSF staff and researchers.
The University requires one (1) or more Proponents provide the Deliverables described in the Categories below and may submit Proposals for one or more Categories.
The requirements for the four (4) Categories listed below are either a “should have” or a “must have”. Wherever it is unclear if a requirement is either one of these, it can be assumed that it is a “should have”. Proposals for systems with equivalent or similar functionalities may be submitted.
This is a multi-award RFP, where the University will evaluate and award the Categories to one (1) or more Proponents with a possibility of up to four (4) awards to four (4) different Proponents.
The Categories are as follows:
1. Class 2, Type A2 Biosafety cabinets (17 total)
2. Bedding Dispensing System (1 total)
3. Bottle Filling Station (1 total)
4. Individually Ventilated Cages (IVC) rodent racks (11 total) & associated cage components (2 sets per rack)
All products must be new and of first quality represented by factory authorized vendors. The products presented in the Proposals must be accompanied by any/all warranty information whether it is expressed or implied for specific products. Items which are used, demonstrators, obsolete, seconds or which have been discontinued are unacceptable. An option to establish post-warranty preventative and corrective maintenance services after the standard warranty period should also be included (where applicable). It’s essential that the Proponent that supplies the equipment can also provide a prompt response to trouble shooting and on-site support when needed.
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-References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:
C.1 Experience and Qualifications-15
C.2 Minimum Requirements-30
C.3 Delivery, Installation, Testing, and Training Requirements-25
C.4 Warranty and Long Term Service Agreement-10
D. Pricing-20
Total Points-100
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:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional four (4) terms of up to one (1) year each. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around March 2018.
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.
