Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire and Life Safety Systems

Location: Federal
Posted: Mar 5, 2025
Due: Apr 4, 2025
Agency: Government of Canada
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No: 2025-012-AM
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Description

Notice of Intended Procurement
Name of Procuring Entity

Toronto Metropolitan University (the “University”)

Contact Person and Contract Person Coordinates

Aris Medeiros, 1 Dundas St West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1, 416-979-5000 ext. 554349
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

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation to prospective Proponents to submit a Proposal indicating their organization’s capability and resources in providing inspection, testing and maintenance services, as well as deficiency repair and training services for the University’s fire protection and emergency systems.

The Deliverables include, but are not limited to, services to the following systems:
  • Fire Alarm and Notification System;
  • Fire Sprinkler, Fire Pump;
  • Standpipe and Fire Hose;
  • Fire Hydrant;
  • Fire Extinguisher;
  • Kitchen Hood;
  • Exit Sign and Emergency Lighting;
  • Special Suppression System;
  • Fire Suppression System Backflow Preventer; and
  • Glycol Systems.

The University intends to execute a Master Services Agreement provided in Appendix E.

Address and Final Date for Submissions

Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://tmu.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/90301 on or before April 3, 2025, 11:00:00 AM
The submissions will not be opened publicly.

Conditions for Participation

The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:

Mandatory Submission Requirements
File #1 Proposal Acknowledgement Form   - Pass/Fail

Minimum Passing Score
The Minimum Passing Score for Stage 2: Technical is 36Points out of 45 Points.
The Minimum Passing Score for Stage 3: Presentation is 10 out of 15 Points.
Applicable Trade Agreements

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):

BPS Procurement Directive
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

Contract Details
The term of the Final Agreement is three (3) years, plus two optional renewal periods of one (1) year each, at the discretion of the University.
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:

Mandatory Evaluation Criteria
CRITERIA                                                                                  WEIGHTING (POINTS)

File #1 - Proposal Acknowledgement Form                                            Pass/Fail
Technical Evaluation Criteria
CRITERIA                                                                                  WEIGHTING (POINTS)

File #2 - Company Information                                                               10

File #3 – Relevant Experience                                                                15

File #4 – Understanding the Assignment                                                 10

File #5 – Support and Quality Assurance                                                 5

File #6 – Social and Sustainable Practices                                              5

Subtotal  45

Proponent Presentation WEIGHTING (POINTS)
Proponent Presentation                                                                         15

Subtotal 15

Financial Evaluation Criteria
CRITERIA                                                                                  WEIGHTING (POINTS)

Total Base Bid Fee                                                                                    40

Subtotal  40

Total Evaluated Score for Stages 1, Stage 2 and 3                                            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.


Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com . Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

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Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 60 month(s).

Trade agreements
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
  • Please refer to tender description or tender documents
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