Basic Information

Reference Number

0000283092

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202417172

Title

Social Media Content Management Tool

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C2653701

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 4 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
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
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 Social Media Content Management Tool.
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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.

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
Four years plus 2 optional one year terms

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                      WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications                                           10 Points
Social Media Management and Publishing                     40 Points
Social Media Listening                                                         10 Points
Reporting                                                                                 15 Points
Customer Service, Platform Maintenance                    10 Points
and Security

Value Added Services                                                      5 Points

Financial Submission                                                     10 Points

Total                                                                                 100 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

2024/11/29 03:21:51 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/01/14 12:00:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/01/22 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Kasia Dares

000-000-0000

kasia.dares@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/87101

The University will be closed December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025. If questions are submitted during this time an addendum with the response will be issued after January 6, 2025.

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