Basic Information

Reference Number

0000302597

Issuing Organization

Northern Ontario School of Medicine University

Owner Organization

NOSM University

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2025-02

Title

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF RODENT CAGING SYSTEMS AND CONSUMABLES

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.520365.C2755676

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Northeast

Purchase Type

Duration: 2 years
Option: 4, 2-year options

Description

This RFP will use a Multi-Category Decision (MCD) structure with two distinct submission categories:

Category 1 – Mandatory: Hybrid System o Proponents must submit to this category.
- The Hybrid System must include pricing for racking systems that support both reusable and disposable caging solutions.
- Disposable solutions may include either fully disposable cages or disposable cage liners, provided they are compatible with the proposed racking system and meet CCAC requirements for biosecurity and microenvironmental control.
- Proponents must include pricing and specifications for each cage type or disposable liner proposed.
Category 2 – Optional: Reusable System
- Proponents may optionally submit to this category.
- Submissions will be evaluated independently from Category 1. Each submission category must include complete documentation, even if some materials overlap across categories.

At the conclusion of the evaluation process, one (1) Leading Proponent may be identified for each category. However, NOSM University intends to award an Agreement to only one (1) Proponent at this time, based on the solution that offers the best overall value and alignment with the University’s long-term operational and research needs.
NOSM University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine which Leading Proponent, if any, will be invited to negotiate and enter into a potential Agreement.

Optional Virtual Site Visit:
Proponents are invited to attend an optional virtual site visit to gain a better understanding of NOSM University’s new Animal Care Facility, including layout and key considerations for equipment compatibility and installation. A recorded video tour and additional facility information will also be provided in the RFP documents to assist all proponents in preparing their responses.
Note: While the site visit is optional, proponents are strongly encouraged to attend, particularly if their proposed solution requires detailed spatial coordination or has specific delivery/installation requirements.
Optional Virtual Site Visit Details:

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET
Platform: Microsoft Teams (virtual conference)
Registration: Proponents must RSVP by 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday, September 29, 2025, to Whitney Allan, Procurement Officer, wallan@nosm.ca, and CC Lisa Hamilton, Manager of Procurement Services, lihamilton@nosm.ca. Access credentials will be provided following registration.

Dates

Publication

2025/09/12 10:47:58 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/10/03 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/10/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Lisa Hamilton

807-766-7483

lihamilton@nosm.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

- Installation Required

- Insurance Required

- Training Required

- Warranty Information Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Proponents are required to submit Proposals online in Bonfire (Euna Solutions) only. Documents not submitted electronically through Bonfire (Euna Solutions) will not be evaluated.	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

FULL RFP 2025-02 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF RODENT CAGING SYSTEMS AND CONSUMABLES ON BONFIRE (EUNA SOLUTIONS).
Please visit: https://nosm.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/95174 to access all of the RFP documents required.
Alternateviely, visit: https://vendor.bonfirehub.com/preview and search 95174 or NOSM University.

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