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:
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Fire Alarm and Notification System;
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Fire Sprinkler, Fire Pump;
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Standpipe and Fire Hose;
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Fire Hydrant;
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Fire Extinguisher;
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Kitchen Hood;
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Exit Sign and Emergency Lighting;
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Special Suppression System;
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Fire Suppression System Backflow Preventer; and
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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.