Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The University of Toronto Libraries is seeking a vendor who can supply books and serials in print and digital formats appropriate to a large research library. The successful Proponent must offer a comprehensive approval plan for imprints published in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, to be supplied according to a detailed profile based on the disciplines and subjects taught at the University of Toronto, and following the Library of Congress, Dewey class, or functional equivalent classification scheme. As much as possible, this material should be supplied in shelf-ready condition. The Deliverables will be provided using a system that meets the requirements of the RFP.
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:
Rated Criteria Category-----------------------------Weighting (Points)
Approval Plan and Acquisition Tools--------------30
Customer Service, Order and Selection----------20
Materials Processing----------------------------------20
Financial Requirements------------------------------10
Pricing-----------------------------------------------------20
Total-------------------------------------------------------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 five (5) years, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to two (2) years at one (1) year intervals. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around September – October 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.
