Bids Are Invited For Thermal Analysis System

Thermal Analysis System . Notice Of Intended Procurementname Of Procuring Entitythe Governing Council Of The University Of Toronto (The &Ldquo;University&Rdquo;)Contact Person And Contract Person Coordinatesrenee Cheng215 Huron Street, 3Rd Floortoronto, On M5s [email protected] Documentsthe 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 Procurementthe University Is Conducting An Rfp For Thermal Analysis System.The Department Of Materials Science & Engineering Intends To Purchase One (1) Thermal Analysis Systemthe Thermal Analysis System (System) Will Be Used In A Research Laboratory Focused On High Temperature Materials Processes. The Lab Supports Research Primarily Related To The Mining And Metals Industries And To Investigate Such Processes As Melting And Phase Transformation, Decomposition, Sintering, Calcination, Roasting, And Gas-Solid/Liquid Reactions. The Samples Tested Will Be Subjected To Various Gases Including Co, H2, Co2, O2, Ar, N2, H2s, And So2. For Improved Interactions Between Gas And The Solid/Liquid Sample, A Vertical Arrangement Is Preferred Where The Gas Impinges On The Surface Of The Solid/Liquid, Rather Than Flowing Perpendicular To Its Surface. The Concentration Of The Gases And Their Flowrate For Safety And Health Reasons Are Controlled Outside The System By The User, Using A Combination Of Flow Controllers, Gas Sensors/Monitors, And Ventilation Systems. The Sample May Be A Metal, Or A Compound Such As Metal Sulfide Or Oxide, Carbonates, Etc. Sample Mass In The Measurements Is Typically In The 20-100 Mg Range, Although A Larger Capacity Is Beneficialthe Procurement Is Anticipated To Involve Negotiation. An Electronic Auction Is Not Anticipated. Address And Final Date For Submissionssubmissions Must Be Submitted Electronically At Https://Utoronto.Bonfirehub.Ca/ On Or Before Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (2:00 Pm Local Time). The Submissions Will Not Be Opened Publicly.Conditions For Participationthe Procurement Is Subject To The Following Conditions For Participation: Not Applicableapplicable Trade Agreementsthis Procurement Is Subject To The Following Trade Agreement(S):The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Fivethe Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement, Chapter 19The Ontario-Quebec Trade And Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9Contract Detailsthe Term Of Agreement Is Intended To Be For A Period Of One (1) Year Including The Minimum One (1) Year Manufacture Warranty Period.Evaluation Criteriathe University Will Base Its Selection Of Qualified Suppliers On The Following Criteria:Evaluation Criteria Weightschedule D Part 1 Technical Submission Requirementsb.1 Experience And Qualifications 5B.2 Technical Requirements 45B.2.1 Functionality And Capabilities 9B.2.2 Temperature Range 7B.2.3 Mass Range And Measurement Accuracy 5B.2.4 Gas Atmosphere Handled 5B.2.5 Heating Rate 3B.2.6 Automatic Sampling 4B.2.7 Sample-Gas Arrangement 6B.2.8 Regulatory And Industry Standards Compliance 1B.2.9 Software 5B.3 Delivery, Installation And Testing 10B.4 Training 5B.5 Warranty Services 5Schedule D Part 2 Financial Submission 30 Total 100Notessuppliers 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.