Basic Information

Reference Number

0000193895

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202116333

Title

Research Content and Related Services

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C100754

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 2 years
Option: three (3) additional terms of two (2) years each

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
Candida Charles
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
candida.charles@utoronto.ca
416-946-7346

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 Research Content and Related Services
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/39301 on or before Wednesday, March 31, 2021 (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
Two (2) year term with option to extend for three (3) additional terms of two (2) years each

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience & Qualifications 10
Solution Access & Training 20
Service Levels 15
Scoring common to both categories 45

Category 1: IT Research Services
Functionality & Features 35
Value Add 5
Financial Submission 15
Total Criteria for Category 1 100

Category 2: HR Equity Research and Business Services
Functionality & Features 35
Value Add 5
Financial Submission 15
Total Criteria for Category 2 100

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

2021/03/01 01:52:36 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/03/12 02:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2021/03/31 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Candida Charles

416-946-5621

candida.charles@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/39301

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