Basic Information

Reference Number

0000119836

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT201815894

Title

Locate Services for Underground Utilities

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C100975

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: Option to extend additional two one year terms

Description

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, St. George Campus is issuing this RFP for Locate Services for Underground Utilities from Locate Service Providers (LSP) to locate University-owned underground utility services and/or respond appropriately when notified of excavations by Ontario 1 Call.

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:
Schedule B – Proposal Submission Form
Schedule C – Conflict of Interest Declaration
Schedule D Part 1 – Technical Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
Schedule D Part 2 – Financial Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria;
Schedule E – Reference Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:
EVALUATION CRITERIA-POINTS
Technical Submission
Proponent Experience and Qualification-20
Methodology and Approach- 25
References-5
Sub Total-50
Financial Submission
Pricing- 50
Total-100
Interview-Pass / Fail

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:
Three years with option to extend additional two one year terms.

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.

Dates

Publication

2018/08/09 03:15:37 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2018/08/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2018/08/27 02:00:00 PM EDT

Other

2018/08/14 10:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Farrah Amiri

416-978-5849

farrah.amiri@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Proponents Meeting

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2018/08/14 10:00:00 AM EDT

Location

255 McCaul Street, Toronto

Event Note

The University will be conducting a Proponents Meeting at 255 McCaul Street, Toronto M5T1W7
Lobby Ground Level.
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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/17358

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