Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Renee Cheng
150 College Street, 3rd Floor, Room 350,
Toronto ON M5S 1A2
reneeke.cheng@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
Dr. Timothy Burkhart is a tenure-stream Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto (2020-present). Dr. Burkhart’s research focuses on the multi-scale (tissue- to joint- to extremity-level) biomechanical contributions to lower extremity injury risk, treatment, and rehabilitation. Using a variety of innovative methods, including in vitro testing, in vivo motion, force, and electromyography analysis, imaging techniques, and computational approaches, his research enables Canadians to maintain physical activity levels and mobility and remain pain free through the lifespan. He brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective, as his graduate and postdoctoral training spans the departments of Kinesiology, Engineering, and Orthopaedic Surgery. The new infrastructure will allow Dr. Burkhart to use advanced isokinetic musculoskeletal strength testing techniques to research innovative risk reductions, treatments and rehabilitation of orthopaedic musculoskeletal injures and disorders.
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, January 12, 2026 (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: Please see Schedule A to the RFP Data Sheet, Section 6.2.(2).
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 one (1) year, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) year period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Schedule D Part 1
Technical Submission Requirements Weight
B.1 Experience and Qualifications 5
B.2 Technical Requirements
B.2.1 System Overview and Functionality 18
B.2.2 Design and Ergonomics 17
B.2.3 Performance and Safety 8
B.2.4 Software and Data Management 5
B.2.5 Computer workstation 3
B.2.6 Regulatory and Industry Standards Compliance 1
B.3 Delivery, Installation and Testing 8
B.4 Training Requirements 5
B.5 Warranty and Extended Warranty Services 10
Schedule D Part 2 Financial Submission 20
Total 100
Optional Demonstration 15
Total incl. Optional Demonstration 115
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.
