Basic Information

Reference Number

0000296204

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202517209

Title

Food Services Cleaning Supplies

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C2653701

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: 2 separate one year periods

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

Kasia Dares
150 College Street,
3rd Floor, Room 350
Toronto, ON M5S 3E2
Kasia.dares@utoronto.ca

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 Food Services Cleaning Supplies
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/ on or before Monday, July 21, 2025 (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
The Term is expected to be for three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Experience and Qualifications                                           10 Points
Equipment and Technical Requirements                       10 Points
Maintenance and Training                                                  10 Points
Service and Support                                                             30 Points
Financial Submission                                           40 Points

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

2025/06/17 04:29:19 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/07/11 12:00:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/07/21 02:00:00 PM EDT

Onsite Visit

2025/06/24 09:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Kasia Dares

000-000-0000

kasia.dares@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2025/06/24 09:00:00 AM EDT

Location

Chestnut Residence, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON, M5G 1R1

Event Note

The following 7 locations, which can be found in Schedule D - A4. Locations will be visited starting with Chestnut Residence:

Chestnut Residence
89 Chestnut Street
Toronto, ON, M5G 1R1

New College Dining Hall
41 Classic Avenue
Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z3

CampusOne Dining Hall
253 College Street
Toronto, ON, M5T 1R5

Robarts Library
369 Huron Street
Toronto, ON, M5T 2B6

Sidney Smith
100 St. George Street
Toronto, ON, M5S 3G3

Medical Science Building
1 King’s College Circle
Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8

Oak House
700 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON, M5S 2J2

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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/94772

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