Bids Are Invited For High-Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples

High-Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples . Part 1: Introduction - Background Informationsince 1848 The University Of Ottawa Has Been Canada&Rsquo;S University And The Largest Bilingual University In Canada. At The University Of Ottawa, We Understand Our Past And Our Desired Future. The University Of Ottawa Is A Major Player In The Cultural And Economic Development Of The National Capital Region.The University Of Ottawa Is One Of Canada'S Leading Research-Intensive University. The University Of Ottawa Fosters Excellence And Success In Research, Whether The Research Is Basic Or Applied, Of Intrinsic Value Or Of Commercial Importance. The University Of Ottawa Considers Itself To Be Canada'S University Of The 21St Century By Launching New Initiatives In Emerging Areas, Promoting Collaboration Within And Across Faculties, And Providing The Milieu In Which Creativity Can Flourish.Further Information Regarding The University Of Ottawa Can Be Found On The Web Site Http://Www.Uottawa.Ca/We Hereby Invite Your Company (Proponent) To Partner With The University Of Ottawa In This Great Project Funded By The Canada Foundation For Innovation And The Ontario Research Fund By Submitting An Offer To This Request For Proposals And By Including An In-Kind Contribution.Please Find Attached The Request For Proposals Documentation With Specifications And The Cfi Guidelines Pricing Format To Be Completed And Returned With Your Proposal.- Statement Of Requirementsthe Unversity Of Ottawa Is Pleased To Invite Qualified Proponents To Submit A Proposal For A High Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples. The 2P-Light Sheet Microscope Will Enable The Study Of The Brain-Heart Interaction In The Mouse Heart And Brain, By Allowing The Visualization Of The 3D Distribution Of Cellular Markers In Whole Organs. The 2P Lightsheet Must Be Able To Image Large Samples 3 Cm X 6 Cm With A Lateral Resolution Higher Than 700 Nm And Axial Resolution Higher Than 2 Um. To Allow Fast Acquisition Of Large Specimen The Field Of View (Fov) Must Be Larger Than 1 Mm. The 2P Lightsheet Should Be User Friendly And Adapted For A Multi-User Imaging Core Facility. To Improve The Ease Of Use, The Microscope Must Be Equipped With An Additional Lightpath (I.E., In Addition To The Imaging, 2P-Based Lightpath), In Order To Facilitate Locating And Focusing On The Sample (An Epifluorescent Lightpath Would Be An Asset).The 2P Microscope Will Generate A Large Amount Of Data And Must Be Provided With A Storage Solution Of A Minimum Of 80Tb. If A Storage Solution Is Independent Of The Operational Computer, Both Workstations Must Communicate By Optic Fiber, At A Speed Of 10 To 100Gb/S. A Minimum Of 2 On-Site Training Sessions Should Be Provided With Purchase. One For The Cell Biology And Image Acquisition (Cbia) Core Facility Staff And One For First Expected Users (2 Or 3). The Software Should Be User Friendly And Run Smooth/Fast. Using Graphic Processing Unit (Gpu) Is An Asset. The Final Acceptance Of A Fully Working System Will Be Signed After The Cbia Core Staff Evaluates The System And Decides If It Is Operating To Full Specifications. Full Warranty For A Minimum 2 Years Lasers Included. Service Expectations: Phone/Online/Virtual/Email-Based Support Expected During The Day, With An Acknowledgement Of The Support Request Within The Next 4H. For Critical Issues, Required Visit Of An Engineer/Technician Within 2-3Days After The Support Request Is Acknowledged. The Final Acceptance Of A Fully Working System Will Be Signed After The Cbia Core Staff Evaluates The System And Decides If It Is Operating To Full Specfications.1.2.3 The Environment Where The Equipment Will Be Placed Is A Shared Space Lab At The University Of Ottawa, Where The Temperature Can Be Maintained At Around 23C, And Humidity Is Controlled By Facility Services: Minimum 18% Rh Shall Be Provided During The Dry Winter Periods, Maximum 55% Shall Be Maintained During The Wetter Summer Periods. There Will Be No Windows In The Room. General Description:The 2P-Lighsheet Microscope Must Allow Researchers To Image Large Specimens Up To 6 Cm Long And 3 Cm Wide (E.G.Rat Brain Or Mid-Body). This Microscope Must Be Able To Image Up To 2 Fluorescent Colors Simultaneously In Cleared (Aqueous Or Organic Solvent) And Normal Tissue Samples. The Whole Imaging System (Microscope And Acquisition Software) Should Be User Friendly, Sufficient To Be Used In A Multi-User Imaging Core Facility (Staff, Trainees), Offering Flexible Set-Up To Perform Various Imaging Applications In Samples Ranging From Zebrafish And C. Elegans Embryos, To Vascular Networks In Full Rodent Organs.A Separate Document With Clear Answers To All Statements In Appendix A And B Is Desirable. Specifications Listed In Appendix A &Ndash; Technical Specifications Compliance Form Of This Rfp Are The Mandatory Minimum Requirements For The High-Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples.Should Any Equipment Included In A Proposal Be Superseded By A Newer Model During The Period Between The Award Of Contract And The Delivery Date, The Successful Proponent Will Be Required To Inform The University Of Ottawa Of The New Specifications, The Newer Model Pricing Will Remain The Same As What Was Offered In The Rfp. At Its Sole Discretion, The University Of Ottawa May Opt To Make Changes From The List Of Equipment By Altering, Adding, Or Deducting Some Equipment.2: General Information And Submission Instructions- Submission Instructionsproposals Must Be Submitted Exclusively Through Merx Ebs (Electronic Bid Submission). Each Proponent Will Submit Only One (1) Electronic Copy Of Its Proposal Using Merx Electronic Bid Submission (Ebs). The Latest Version Submitted Will Supersede All Others.Each Proponent Is Solely Responsible For The Delivery Of Submissions In The Manner And Time Prescribed. The University Is Not Responsible For Computer Malfunctions, Uploading Delays Or Technical Difficulties Using Merx Ebs. Proponents Should Note That Responses Are Not Available To The University For Viewing From Merx Until After The Submission Deadline.To Submit A Proposal Electronically On Merx, Proponents Must Identify An Authorized Signer And Have A Merx Account Password:&Bull; Authorized Signer &Ndash; This Is The Person Within The Organization Who Can Legally Bind The Organization To The Terms, Conditions, Articles And Obligations Of The Proposal And Any Resulting Contracts. This Does Not Have To Be The Person Who Orders The Initial Tender Documents, Nor Do They Have To Be Subscribed To Merx. Your Organization Can Only Have One Authorized Signer.Proponents Will Also Be Required To Enter Their Merx Account Password In Order To Upload Electronic Proposal Documents. Please Note That Proposals Will Be Time Stamped With The Time And Date At The Completion Of The Uploading Process, Not The Beginning Of The Uploading Process.For Any Assistance Or Tutorial Using The Merx Electronic Bid Submission Process, Please Visit The Merx Website: Www.Merx.Com Or By Contacting Them Directly At 1-800-964-Merx (6379).For The Purpose Of This Procurement Process, The University Contact Shall Be:Ana Lopesprocurement Officer, Research,[email protected] Other Representative Of The University Shall Be Contacted Regarding This Request For Proposal. The University Accepts No Responsibility For, And The Proponent Agrees Not To Rely Upon, Any Verbal Or Written Statements Or Representation From Any Other Person Employed By The University. Failure To Follow This Clause Shall Result In The Disqualification Of The Proponent.Proposals Will Only Be Accepted Up To The Date And Time Listed In Section 2.2.Questions And Clarifications Regarding This Rfp Must Be Submitted Through Merx Using The Question-And-Answer Module, Up To The Time And Date Listed In Section 2.2. No Unsolicited Calls, Communication Or Visits Will Be Allowed During The Rfp Process. Any Proponent Who Does Not Conform Will Be Disqualified.Proponents Submitting Proposals For This Rfp Must Adhere To The Terms And Conditions Of This Rfp. Any Suggested Deviations Or Changes Must Be Submitted During The Question Period Of The Rfp Process (See Section 2.2) And Will Be Addressed By The University Via Addenda. Any Deviations Or Changes Not Submitted During The Question Period Will Not Be Considered During This Rfp Process.Proposal Documents Must Be Filled Out In Accordance With The Requirements Of This Rfp Document And Addenda (If Any).Proposals Shall Be Signed By An Authorized Signatory Of The Proponent. If The Proponent Is An Incorporated Company, The Corporate Seal Of The Proponent Shall Be Affixed Or A Certified True Copy Of A Resolution Of The Corporation Naming The Person(S) Concerned As Authorized To Sign Agreements On Behalf Of The Corporation Shall Be Attached To The Proposal.Proponents Who Are Sole Proprietorships Or Partners Shall Sign Their Proposal In Such A Way As To Irrevocably Bind The Proponent In An Authorized Manner.While The University Of Ottawa Will Not Consider More Than One Proposal From A Proponent Under The Same Or Different Names, The University Of Ottawa May Consider, In Addition To The Original Proposal, Alternative Proposals Submitted Within The Same Proposal Package Providing Such Are Clearly Marked As Alternatives.- Proposals Submitted Only In Prescribed Mannerthe Proponent&Rsquo;S Proposal Must Be Submitted In The Following Manner:The Proponents Must Submit Their Proposal Using Merx Ebs No Later Than The Time And Date Stated In Section 2.2 &Ndash; Timetable. No Other Forms Of Delivery Will Be Accepted By The University. The Proposals Must Be Complete And Submitted In The Prescribed Format With The Following Information:The Proponent Must Provide Two (2) Separate Attachments (Files) Containing The Proponent&Rsquo;S Proposal Labelled In The Following Manner:Attachment #1 Technical/Qualitative Proposal: 40113-7A-Rfp -Insert Company Nameattachment #2 Financial Proposal: 40113-7A-Rfp-Insert Company Nameattachment #1 &Ndash; Technical/Qualitative Proposal Must Include The Following Mandatory Documents:Appendix A (Technical Specifications Compliance)Appendix B (Rated Criteria)Appendix C (Equipment, Utility, And Environmental Requirements) And All The Referenced Associated Documentsappendix D (Supplemental Information)Appendix E (Reference Consent Form)Appendix F (Submission Declaration Form)Appendix I (Proponent&Rsquo;S Checklist Form)All Supporting Technical Documentation For The Proposaldetailed Quotation Without Pricingbottom Of Every Page Of Rfp Initialledattachment #2 &Ndash; Financial Proposal Must Include The Following Mandatory Documents:Appendix G (Pricing Structure Form)Appendix H (Price Schedule Form)Detailed Quotation With Pricing1: Statement Of Work- Backgroundrequirements-Specifications And Environmentplease Refer To Appendix A - Technical Specifications Compliance And Appendix B - Rated Criteria.- Delivery Schedulethe Equipment Outlined In This Document Shall Be Guaranteed To Be Delivered To The Specified Location At The University Of Ottawa. The University Is Anticipating That The Equipment Or Component Will Be Delivered And Installed By September 2023 Or A Date That Has Been Negotiated By The University And The Successful Proponent. The Delivery Schedule Is Tentative And May Be Subject To Change, At The University&Rsquo;S Discretion, Based On Lab Construction/Renovation Progress, At No Extra Cost.It Is The Responsibility Of The Successful Proponent To Coordinate The Delivery Of The Completed System With The University Contact.- Installation And Power Requirementsthe Equipment Installation Includes All Labour, Material, Delivery, Handling, Storing, Internal Delivery And Transfer To Proper Location, Connections To Building Services, Covering And Protection Of Equipment, And All Necessary Procedures To Form A Fully Operating System, In Accordance With The Drawings And Specifications Of The Equipment.The Assembly And Installation Must Be Performed By Qualified Representatives Of The Successful Proponent, And The Successful Proponent Shall Work In Co-Operation And Harmony With Other Trades And The University Of Ottawa Representatives.The Proponent Must Evaluate The Existing Electrical Power Supply And Recommend Any Changes To Ensure That Both Regular And Emergency Power Supplies Meet The Requirements For Optimal Operation Of The Equipment. The University Of Ottawa Has Standard Single Phase, And 3 Phase, 60Hz Canadian Power Distribution. The Stated Voltage Current Can Vary By +/- 10%. Where Equipment Specification Identifies Voltages Other Than 120V, 208V, And 600V, It Is Necessary For The Proponent To Identify If The Equipment Can Operate Within Provided Tolerances. If The Quality Of The Existing Power Supply Is Not Satisfactory, The Proponent Shall Include In His Proposal Any Costs Required To Improve The Quality To The Required Level And If Required, A Step-Up Transformer.The Proponent Must Identify Any Special Requirements Such As Dedicated Circuits, Clean Electrical Supplies, And Any Hvac Requirements In Their Proposal As Well As In Appendix C And D Of This Rfp.At The Time Of Delivery Of The Equipment, The Successful Proponent Must Supply To The Rfp Contact One Complete And Unabridged Set Of Service Manuals, Operator Manuals, Electronic Schematics And Troubleshooting Documentation For The Model Purchased. The Manuals And Documentation Shall Contain Identical Diagnostic Codes And Service Commands To Those Available To The Proponent&Rsquo;S Representatives. The University Of Ottawa Will Receive, At No Additional Cost, All Upgrades And Revisions Of These Manuals, Schematics And Other Documentation As They Become Available To The Proponent.- Equipment Inspection And Acceptancethe Unit Shall Be Csa Approved As A Complete System, Including All Options And/Or Subassemblies Per Applicable Csa Standards. All Cost Associated With Csa Approval Is The Proponent&Rsquo;S Responsibility. For More Information Concerning The Csa Standards, Please Refer To The University Of Ottawa, Office Of Risk Management Web Site: Http://Www.Uottawa.Ca/Services/Ehss/Standards.Htmlwhen Required, The Successful Proponent Shall Initiate A Logbook And Record The Results Of Performance Testing, Quality Control, And Related Documentation With A Description Of All Procedures And Equipment Required To Duplicate The Results At A Later Date.At The Time Of Acceptance, The Successful Proponent Shall Provide The University Of Ottawa With A Copy Of The Logbook And A Copy Of The Installation Report. The Successful Proponent Shall Make Use Of The Logbook To Record Any Subsequent Quality Control Procedures, Component Failure And Maintenance.For The Purpose Of Observation, The Successful Proponent Shall Make Provisions For The Presence Of Designated University Of Ottawa&Rsquo;S Personnel During The Full Time Of Installation And Warranty Service.The Equipment Must Have Completed Successfully A Performance Inspection As Per Specifications Provided Below As Well As Per Any Other Document Supplied With The Proposal Prior To Shipping And Upon Arrival. New Equipment Must Have Completed Successfully The Installation Acceptance Test (Iat) After Installation And Prior To Use. The Successful Proponent Must Provide A Copy Of The Certificate Of Acceptance. In Instances Where No Specifications Or Standards Are Available, Good Engineering Practices Will Prevail.I. Full Control Of The Equipment Be Demonstratedii. All Available Techniques To Be Demonstrated During The Installation Stageiii. Parameters Must Be Achieved To The Satisfaction Of The Principal Investigatoriv. End User Must Be Able To Replicate Performance Parameters In University Of Ottawa Laboratoryv. The University Reserves The Right To Supply Samples With Appropriate Features For Demonstration Of Techniques Prior To Acceptance.Vi. The University Reserves The Right To Ask For A Demo And/Or Sample Testing Before Awarding The Contract. It Is The University Discretion To Accept Or Reject The Proponent&Rsquo;S Proposal/ Contract Based On The Result. Presentation / Sample Testing Is At The Proponent&Rsquo;S Own Expense.- User Trainingthe Proponent Shall State The Scope Of Training To Be Received And The Methods Used For The Training Of The University Of Ottawa&Rsquo;S Personnel.2: Warranties, Service, And Maintenancewarranty The Successful Proponent Shall Warrant Its Work And/Or Products Including Third Party Products And Integrations For A Period Of No Less Than One (1) Year From Acceptance Date, Against All Defects And Deficiencies In Manufacture, Workmanship, And Installation. The Successful Proponent Shall Also Promptly Remedy Or Replace Any Defect Or Deficiency, In The Goods Or Services As Solely Determined By The University, Upon Notice From The University To Do So, And At No Cost To The University.The Following Conditions Of Effectiveness Levels Shall Apply To The Warranty Period And Any Subsequent Extensions Of The Warranty Period. The Effectiveness Level Shall Be Determined Monthly, By Dividing The Total Uptime Hours By The Total Of Uptime And Downtime Hours For That Month.I. Uptime Shall Be Defined As The Time The Equipment Is Ready For Use, To The University Of Ottawa&Rsquo;S Satisfaction, During The Standard Hours Of Operation In Effect At That Time.Ii. Downtime Shall Be Defined As The Time The Equipment Is Not Available For Use Because Of Software Or Equipment Breakdown Or Does Not Perform To Specifications Satisfactorily. Downtime Shall Be Measured From The Time The Service Call Is Logged With The Successful Proponent&Rsquo;S Service Center To The Time The Equipment Is Returned For Use In Acceptable Working Condition.Iii. External Failures Due To The University Of Ottawa'S Utilities, Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, And Scheduled Upgrades Shall Not Be Considered Downtime.The Successful Proponent Must Contact The User To Schedule A Complete System Performance Assessment Within Three Weeks, Prior To The End Of The Warranty&Rsquo;S Expiry Date And Ensure That It Meets Or Exceeds The Specifications Initially Provided At The Time Of The System Acceptance. Failure To Perform This System Check And Any Corrective Procedures Shall Automatically Extend The Warranty Period Until Such Time As The System Check Is Completed. Should The System Fail To Meet The Specifications Agreed Upon In The Purchase Documents, The Warranty Period Will Automatically Be Extended Until Such Time As The System Is Compliant With Those Specifications.Should The Successful Proponent Fail To Remedy Any Defect Or Deficiency Promptly Within A Reasonable Time After Notice To Do So, The University Of Ottawa May Remedy The Defect Or Deficiency, At The Successful Proponent&Rsquo;S Expense.Any Equipment(S) Or System(S) Supplied And Installed By The Successful Proponent Shall Be Installed In Such A Manner As To Preserve Any And All Manufacturers&Rsquo; Warranties, For The Benefit Of The University Of Ottawa.- Serviceon-Site Service Response-Time Shall Be Within 72 Hours For A Qualified Representative Of The Successful Proponent. Telephone Or Email Service Is Expected Within 24 Hours.The Successful Proponent Shall Keep All Maintenance And Service Manuals Current For A Period Of Five (5) Years Following The Date Of System Acceptance And Shall Incorporate The Following:Service, Maintenance, And Operating Instructions For Each Piece Of Equipment Required To Form The System;Descriptive And Technical Data;Control And Schematic Drawings;Wiring Diagrams;A List Of Specialized Test Equipment, Calibration Devices And Diagnostic Software Required For Servicing And Quality Assurance;A List Of Recommended Spare Parts;Copies Of All Factory And Field Tests Performed On The Equipment.All Technical Records, Manuals And Diagnostic Software Licenses Pertaining To The System And Its Options At Time Of Acceptance Are Considered Part Of The Purchase Of The Equipment And Shall Be The Property Of The University Of Ottawa.Where Available, The Successful Proponent Shall Provide, At No Extra Charge To The University Of Ottawa, All Remote Diagnostic Software Packages.If The Equipment Is Modified Or Upgraded During The Warranty Period, The Successful Proponent Shall Provide Supplementary Service Training To The University Of Ottawa.The Successful Proponent Shall Provide All Software&Rsquo;S And Special Diagnostic Devices Required For User Operation, Calibration, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Equipment.The University Of Ottawa And Its Designated Representatives Shall Have The Right To Use All Software&Rsquo;S And Upgrades For The Operation, Repair And Calibration Of The Instrument.- Service And Maintenance Agreementsupon Expiration Of The Warranty Period, A Service Agreement Shall Be Available Annually As An Option To The University Of Ottawa. The Total Period Including The Standard Warranty Needs To Cover At Least Five (5) Years After Acceptance Of The Equipment.The University Of Ottawa Shall Be Entitled To Purchase From The Successful Proponent, At Discounted Prices, All Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, And Peripheral Devices, As Needed, For The Maintenance And Repair Of All Items Purchased From The Successful Proponent, For At Least Five (5) Years From The Date Of Acceptance. No Excessive Shipping Or Handling Charges Shall Be Applied To These Purchases.The Successful Proponent Shall Expedite All Shipments In A Timely Fashion To Limit Equipment Downtime.- Preventive Maintenanceduring The Warranty Period The Successful Proponent Will Provide A Complete Preventive Maintenance Schedule At Specified Times Convenient To The University Of Ottawa. These Times May Be Outside The Normal Working Hours And At No Extra Cost To The University Of Ottawa.- Software Upgrade For A Period Of Five (5) Years After Acceptance, The Proponent Shall Be Responsible To Provide, Free Of Charge, Software (Operational And Diagnostic) Upgrades That Enhance The Existing Capabilities Of The Equipment.3: Pricing Schedule - Pricing Schedule The Price Shall Include Delivery To The University Of Ottawa Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, To The Address Identified On The Purchase Order, Including All Applicable Duties And Taxes Except Hst, Which Shall Be Itemized Separately, All Labour And Material Costs, All Transportation, Travel And Carriage Costs, All Insurance Costs, All Costs Of Installation And Set-Up, Including Any Pre-Delivery Inspection Charges And All Other Overhead, Including Any Fees Or Other Charges Required By Law.Prices Quoted Must Remain Firm For The Duration Of The Contract, Starting The Day On Which, A Purchase Order Is Issued By The Authority Of The University Of Ottawa. However, Should There Be Any Price Decrease, The University Of Ottawa Shall Benefit From The Reduction.In All Cases Where The Equipment Is Supported By Software And Training, The Proponent Shall Itemize And Price The Software And Training Being Offered.Proponents Are Required To Price Separately (If Applicable), With The Mention &Ldquo;Optional&Rdquo;, Each Equipment&Rsquo;S Extended Warranty Up To Four (4) Individual Warranty Years. In No Circumstance Shall The Annual Price Increase Exceed The Percentage Increase Of The Canadian Consumer Price Index As Published By Statistics Canada For The Preceding 12-Month Period, For The Useful Life Of The Equipment.The Terms Of Payment For The University Of Ottawa Are Net 30 Days.Proponents May Provide Pricing In Other Currencies. Financial Evaluation Will Be Evaluated Based On The Currency Exchange Rate Of The Day Prices Are Opened.4: Evaluation Process- Stages Of Evaluationthe University Will Conduct The Evaluation Of Proposals In The Following Three (3) Stages:Stage I (One) - Mandatory Requirementsstage I (One) Will Consist Of A Review Of The Proposals To Determine Compliance With All Of The Mandatory Requirements. Proposals That Fail To Satisfy The Technical And The Mandatory Proposal Content Requirements Will Not Be Considered For The Next Evaluation Stage. The Following Mandatory Documents Must Be Included With The Proponent&Rsquo;S Proposal: Technical Specifications Compliance (Appendix A) - Attachment #1Proponent Must Complete The Technical Specifications Compliance Form (Appendix A) And Include It With Their Proposal. A Separate Document With Clear Answers To All Statements In Appendix A Is Desirable.Proponents Are Required To Indicate That The Equipment Proposed Is Either Compliant (Yes), Or Non-Compliant (No) With Each Of The Technical Specifications Listed By Filling Out The Table Provided, Providing A Detailed Description Of How The Equipment Satisfies The Specifications, And Indicate The Page Reference Number Where Information Is Found In The Proposal.Rated Criteria (Appendix B) - Attachment #1 Proponent Must Complete The Rated Criteria Form (Appendix B) And Include It With Its Proposal.Equipment, Utility, And Environmental Requirements (Appendix C) &Ndash; Attachment #1 Proponent Must Fill Out The Equipment, Utility, And Environmental Requirements Form (Appendix C) And Include All The Requirements Described On This Form With Its Proposal.Supplemental Information (Appendix D) &Ndash; Attachment #1 Proponent Must Fill Out The Supplemental Information Form (Appendix D) And Included It With Its Proposal.Reference Consent Form (Appendix E) &Ndash; Attachment #1 Proponent Is Required To Provide Three (3) References From Clients Who Have Obtained Comparable Goods Or Services To Those Requested In The Rfp In The Last Five (5) Years. Each Proponent Must Complete The Reference Form (Appendix E) And Include It In Its Proposal.Submission Declaration Form (Appendix F) &Ndash; Attachment #1 Proponent Must Include A Submission Declaration Form (Appendix F) Completed And Signed By An Authorized Proponent Representative.Pricing Structure Form (Appendix G) &Ndash; Attachment #2Proponent Is Required To Complete The Pricing Structure Form (Appendix G) With Signature Of An Authorized Representative Of The Proponent.Price Schedule Form (Appendix H) &Ndash; Attachment #2Proponent Is Required To Fill Out The Pricing Schedule Form (Appendix H) And Include All The Requirements Described On This Form With Its Proposal. The Options Are Not Mandatory Requirements For This Proposal Submission.Proponent&Rsquo;S Checklist (Appendix I) &Ndash; Attachment #1 Proponents Are Required To Ensure That All The Elements On The Proponent&Rsquo;S Checklist Are Included In Their Proposal By Initialing Where Appropriate. The Initialed Checklist Should Be Part Of Your Proposal.Stage Ii (Two) - Rated Criteria Stage Ii (Two) Will Consist Of Scoring The Proposals Based On The Rated Criteria Listed In Appendix B &Ndash; Rated Criteria; The Proponent Must Demonstrate A Specific Level Of Ability In Meeting The Criteria Listed Therein.Stage Iii (Three) - Financial Evaluation Stage Iii (Three) Will Consist Of Scoring The Pricing As Per Section 7.3.2. B).- Tie Score In The Event That Two Or More Proponents Obtain An Identical Proposal Score, The Selected Proponent Shall Be Determined By Way Of A Coin Toss.- Evaluation The University Of Ottawa Intends To Award A Contract To The Proponent Who Offers The Proposal With The Best Value To The University Of Ottawa. However, The University Of Ottawa Is Under No Obligation To Award Any Contract In Whole Or In Part And The University Of Ottawa Reserves The Right, At Its Sole Discretion, To Cancel This Rfp Process At Any Time Before Or After The Submission Date Of This Rfp Without Providing Reasons For Such Cancellation. The Lowest Proposal May Not Necessarily Be Retained.All Proposals Will Be Evaluated Upon The Following Criteria:Rated Evaluation Criteriaassigned Valueminimum Mandatory Requirements Pass/Failtechnical Specifications / Service70%Price 30%Total Cumulative Score Of Evaluation100%Technical Specifications / Service (70%):The Higher Percentage Will Consist Of A Scoring, By The University, Of Each Eligible Proposal Based On The Rated Requirements, And Their Maximum Point And Weight Allocations, As Described In The Appendix B &Ndash; Rated Criteria.Proponents Are Required To Provide With Their Proposal Complete And Comprehensive Documentation.Price (30%):The Higher Percentage Will Be Allocated To The Proposal That Provides The Lowest Price.The Pricing Schedule Must Be Clear, Detailed, And Complete Including The Process For Warranties And Service.Proponents Should Quote A Range Of Possible Options/Add-Ons, If Applicablepricing Will Be Scored Based On A Relative Pricing Formula Using The Costs Provided By Each Proponent.Each Proponent Will Receive A Percentage Of The Total Possible Points Allocated To Price For The Particular Category It Has Bid On By Dividing That Proponent&Rsquo;S Price For That Category By The Lowest Bid Price In That Category.For Example, &Ldquo;(30 X (Lowest Bid Price / Proponent&Rsquo;S Bid Price), And So On, For Each Proposal&Rdquo;.References:Proponents Are Requested To Supply At Least Three (3) References Where Similar Goods And Services Have Been Provided Including Contact Names, Titles, Telephone Numbers And Email Address. This Information Should Include A Description And The Date Of The Goods And Services Provided To The Client. In The Event That You Have Done Or Have Been Doing Business With The University Of Ottawa In The Past Five (5) Years, You Must Include The University Of Ottawa As One Of Your Three (3) References. References Must Include One (1) From A Higher Education Institution And Two (2) From Other Similar Environments To Whom The Proponent Has Supplied The Goods And Services Within The Past Five (5) Years, Preferably In Ontario Canada.The Proponent Authorizes The University To Contact The Persons Or Organizations Listed For The Purpose Of Obtaining Reference Information. The University May, At Its Own Discretion Visit The References.Proponents Are Also Advised That If The University Chooses To Contact A Proponent&Rsquo;S Reference(S), The Information And Feedback Obtained Could Impact The Proponent&Rsquo;S Evaluation Scores.The Proponent Shall Co-Operate With The University In Its Attempts To Verify Any Such Statement Or Claim.- Award Of Contractany Award Made By The University Of Ottawa Shall Be Published On Merx And Shall Be Subject To The Availability Of Funding At The Time Of Award (If Any).Appendix A - Technical Specification Compliancehigh-Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples1 - All Components Shall Include The Appropriate Hardware And Software That Are Required To Meet The Listed Specifications. If This Is Not Included, The Cost For The Hardware And Software Must Be Included With In Your Proposal.2 - Proponents Are Required To Indicate That Their Proposal Is Compliant: Yes; Or Non-Compliant (No) With Justification. As Per The Technical Specifications And The Statement Of Requirements, By Filling Out The Table Below Where Appropriate. 3 - All Detailed Data, Measurements, Graphs Etc. Must Be Provided With Your Proposal In Order To Justify That They Meet Or Exceed The Minimum Technical Specifications.4 - In The Event A Proponent Is Not Compliant With One (1) Or More Technical Specifications, The Justification Provided By The Proponent Must Clearly Demonstrate It Is Equivalent Or Superior To The Minimum Requirements And Must Be Approved And Accepted By The Evaluation Team In Order To Be Compliant.5- Proponents That Do Not Meet The Minimum Requirements Establish In This Request For Proposal May Be Eliminated, At The Sole Discretion Of The University.6- A Separate Document With Clear Responses To All Statements In Appendix A (Vendor Justification Section) Is Highly Desirable.Minimum Mandatory Requirements:No.Descriptioncompliant(Yes / No)Vendor Justification Including Page #S And Sections In Your Literature.1.Sample Handling And Size1.1The Sample Holder Must Accommodate Different Types Of Samples: Zebrafish, C. Elegans, Full Rat Brain, Full Mouse, And Rat Thorax.1.2The Sample Holder Must Be Able To Accommodate Sample Up To 5Cmx3cmx6cm1.3The Sample Holder Must Be Motorized To Allow Automatic Imaging1.4The Sample Holder And The Objectives Must Be Compatible With Different Mounting/Incubation Solutions: Aqueous, Solvent Based Or Hydrogel.2[Light Sheet Microscope]2.1The Light Sheet Must Be Created By A Two Photon (2P) Laser2.2The 2P Light Sheet Must Be Able To Image At Least 2 Colors Simultaneously.2.3The 2P Lasers Must Emit At Least Until 1500 Nm Or Higher.2.4The Lateral Resolution Must Be Smaller Than 700 Nm And The Axial Resolution Must Be Smaller Than 2 Mm.2.5The Microscope Must Be Able To Automatically Image Samples As Large As 5Cmx3cmx6cm2.6The Microscope Must Be Outfitted With An Imaging Objective With A Minimum Working Distance Of 16 Mm And A Numerical Aperture Of At Least 0.4.2.7The Microscope Must Be Outfitted With An Excitation Objective (Creating The Light Sheet) With A Minimum Working Distance Of 25 Mm And A Numerical Aperture Of Atleast 0.4.2.8The Field Of View Of The Image Must Be Greater Than 1 Mm.2.9The Acquisition Must Be Performed By An Scmos Camera With A Quantum Efficiency Higher Than 70%3Acquisition Software And Workstation3.1The Acquisition Software Must Store The Metadata With The Corresponding Acquired Image (Either With The Image Or Saved On The Side Under The Form Of An Operational File)3.2The Acquisition Software Must Be Able To Control The Hardware3.3The Acquisition Software Must Be Able To Perform Automatic Tiling Through The Control Of The Motorized Sample Holder And Image Through The Entire Volume3.4The Acquisition Software Must Generate Images That Are Directly Usable By Following 3D Rendering Softwares: Imaris, Arivis, Aivia And Vesselucida 360.3.5The Computer That Will Control The Microscope Must Have A 10Gb Port (Suitable For Rj45 Copper-Based High-Speed Network )3.6The 2P-Lighsheet Must Be Sold With The Appropriate Air Table To Insure The Stability Of The Image Acquisition.3.7The 2-Photon Microscope And Associated Laser Equipment Shall Be Air Cooled And Reject Heat To The Surrounding Environment. The Entire System Shall Not Be Required To Be Connected To The Facility'S Process Chilled Water Network&Quot;4.Warranty/Csa/Installation And Training/Patent4.1Must Include A Minimum Of 2-Year Service Contract (1-Year Standard Manufacturer&Rsquo;S Warranty + 1 Additional Year ).4.2The Warranty Must Include A Yearly Preventive Maintenance Visit For The 2P Microscope And The 2P Lasers.4.3The Systems Must Be Csa Compliant4.4Installation And Training Must Be Included4.5Online Support Must Be Within 48H After The Service Request Is Received, On-Site Support Must Be Within A Week (Maximum 5 Business Days) After Service Request Is Received.Appendix B - Rated Criteria The Proponent Should Use Appendix B &Ndash; Rated Criteria, To Respond To The Rated Criteria That Will Be Evaluated By The University. All Proponents Should Refer To And Review The Applicable Sections In The Rfp Before Responding. A Separate Document With Clear Responses To All Statements In Appendix B Is Highly Desirable. No.Descriptionweightsupporting Page Number1.0Performance And Robustness251.0Performance And Robustness1.1Describe The General Ability Of The System To Demonstrate Robustness And Quality: 1-Proponent Needs To Provide The Parameters Of A &Ldquo;Regular&Rdquo; Usage Of The 2P-Lighsheet That Allow The Software To Be Fully Operational (Without Triggering A Crash Of The Software). . 2-Proponents Should Provide Information Of The Time Required For A Command To Be Placed (How Long Does It Take For Software To Trigger An Action And The Execution Of This Action). 3-Proponentsis Encourage To Share The Mtbf (Mean Time Between Failure) Of The Instrument (Hardware + Software Issues Combined).1.2Proponents Should Explain How The 2P-Lighsheet Is Suitable For Multi-Users And Can Be Part Of A Light Microscopy Core Facility. Proponents Are Encouraged To Provide Example(S) Of Core Facility/ Multi-Users Platform Where The Instrument Has Been Installed (With Contact Information). See Appendix E1.3Describe How The Data Are Saved (Gpu Based Acquisition And Processing, Stream Saving, Post-Acquisition, On A Ssd, A Server Array, What Type Of Files Are Generated Etc&Hellip;) And How Fast?1.4The 2P Lighsheet Should Come With A Storage Solution Of A Minimum Of 80Tb, If Storage Solution Is Independent Of The Operational Computer, Both Workstations Should Communicate By Optic Fiber At A Speed Of 10 To 100Gb/S. Provide Details On The Size Of Storage And If On The Same Or Different Computer Than The Computer Controlling The Microscope.2.0Operations 502.1Describe The User Friendliness Of Placing The Following Samples In The Dedicated Place To Be Imaged: Mouse Brain, C.Elegans Embryo, Cleared Rat Heart, A Mouse Leg, Embedded Organoids.2.2Describe The Acquisition Workflow (Include The Exposure Time Of Single Images And The Total Acquisition Time For An Average Adult Mouse Brain).2.3Describe The 2P Laser Alignment And How Often It Needs To Be Done.2.4Describe How Many Colors Can Be Imaged (Simultaneously And Sequentially).2.5Describe The Maximum Size Of The Samples That Can Be Imaged.3.0Acquisition503.1Describe The Transmissibility Efficiency Of The Light Path And How The Fluorescence Signal Is Detected (Camera Based, What Type Of Camera, Quantum Efficiency,&Hellip;)3.2Describe The Optical Resolution Of The System. If Different Objectives Can Be Used And Will Affect The Pixel Size, Please List All The Possibilities With The Corresponding Efficient Pixel Size, The Working Distance And Numerical Aperture A Description Of The Lightsheet (Width, Length Etc..) Should Be Included.3.3Describe The Size Of The Field Of View.3.4Describe The 2P Lasers (Wavelength Range(S), Making Company).3.5Describe How The Localization Of The Sample Is Facilitated Before Imaging In Order To Find The Sample Easily.4.0Support And Maintenance Contract204.1Describe The Response Time And The Different Levels Of Support (On Site Vs Online) When There Is An Urgent Vs Non Urgent Service Request, And Quality Of Technical Support4.2Describe The Expected Delivery Time Of The System From Aro (Receipt Of Order) Given The Current Conditions.4.3Describe What Is Included In The Warranty (I.E. Preventative Maintenance, Cost Of Parts, Repairs, Replacements, Travels, Shipping, Technical Support, Software Upgrades, Etc).Total145appendix C - Equipment, Utility And Environmental Requirementsin Order To Make Our Review Of The Product Specifications More Efficient, We Would Like To See The Physical Operation Specification; Please Also Include A Brochure Or Documents To The Specification For These Items.Please Complete The Following Requested Information:Instructions: For Each Equipment Type, Please Complete The Applicable Areas Of This Form And Return With Your Proposal. Indicate Units Of Measure If Not Stipulated.Generic Name:Manufacturer:Supplier (If Different From Manufacturer):Equipment Model Number:Quote #:Date:Sales Representative: Technical Support Representative (If Different) Company Name Company Name Name Name Phone Number Phone Number E-Mail E-Mailprovide The Following Applicable Documentation (Note: Sales Brochure Only Is Not Acceptable):Equipment Specification Sheetshop Drawingselectrical, Mechanical And Controls Schematics / Single Linessite Preparation Check Listoperating Manual (If Applicable)Website Link To Equipmentdimensions (Include Units):Overall (H X D X W) Required Circulation Space &Ndash; I.E., For Servicing Load/Weight Electrical And Power Requirements:Provide Equipment Power Consumption: Fla (Full Load Amps) Kva (Range)Is The Equipment Mentioned Above Provided With A Nema 5-15P Connection? Yes Noif No, Please Provide Information Below. (Note: Frequency Is 60 Hz) Voltage:120V-1P208v-1P208v-3P347v-1P600v-1P600v-3Pother (Please Specify): Does The Equipment Require Direct (Hard Wire) Connection? Yes No Amperage: Mop Mcanote: The Stated Voltage Can Vary By +/- 10%. Is This An Issue For The Equipment? Yes Nomechanical Requirements:Cooling Requirements: Is The Equipment Water Cooled Air Cooled Other (E.G., Helium, Please Specify): Where Water-Cooled System Is Required, Provide Heat Load Dissipated Into Room, And Into Water System, Conditions Such As But Not Limited To Temperatures, Flow Rates, Pressures, And Water Quality. Note: Heat Dissipation Does Not Equal Input Power. Once Pass-Through Water To Drain Is Not Acceptable.Where The Equipment Does Not Require Water-Cooled System, Provide Heat Dissipation From Equipment. Note: Heat Dissipation Does Not Equal Input Power.Ventilation &Ndash; I.E., Special Exhaust Requirements And/Or Air Changes For Dust, Odors, High Heat Output.Plumbing &Ndash; I.E., Cold, Hot, R/O And/Or Distilled Water, Soil Traps, Steam. Provide Condition Such As, But Not Limited To Temperature, Flow Rates, Pressures, Water Quality.Gas &Ndash; I.E., Base Building Or Non-Base Building, Type Of Gas (Natural, Etc.), Tanks (Include Size Of Tanks), Provide Condition Such As, But Not Limited To Flow Rates, Pressures, Gas Quality. Advise If The Required Vacuum Exceeds 22Inch. Hg. Advise If A Gas Manifold System Is Required.Pressurized Air Requirements: Provide Pressure And Quality Requirement (I.E., Percentage Of Dryness, Oiless, Etc.)Note: The University Of Ottawa Has A Standard 90 Psi Compressed Air Supply Pressure. If An Air Pressure Of More Than 90 Psi Is Required, The Supplier Must Advise And Provide The Equipment To Increase The Air Pressure As Needed And Add It To The Quotation, If Applicable.Required Ambient Temperature (If Applicable) Required Relative Humidity (If Applicable) Does The Equipment Need To Function In A Clean Room Environment, And If So; What Classification (10,000 &Ndash; 100,000 For Example).Controls: Does The Equipment Have Means To Connect To Building Automation System? If So, Identify Gateway (I.E., Bacnet, Dry Contacts, Etc.).Data And/Or Phone Jack Required: Yes Novibration Concerns (If Applicable) Other Required Special Services Site Set Up: Will Equipment Be Dropped Off At Loading Dock, Or Is The Supplier Required To Deliver Equipment To Installed Location, And Complete Installation? If So, Provide Description Of What Supplier Is Expected To Install, And What Contractor Must Provide, To Ensure Site Is Prepared For The Installation.The University Of Ottawa Adheres To The Canadian Standards Association (Csa) Standards For All Electrical Components. Please Confirm If Your Equipment Is Csa Compliant Or Equivalent (Specify Equivalent).If Applicable, Please Identify If Any Of The Following Are Contained Within The Equipment You Are Quoting X-Rays, Lasers Class Iiib Or Higher, Anything Potentially Dangerous I.E. Mercury, Radioactive Materials, Etc.Appendix D - Supplemental Informationproponents Must Complete The Following Fill-In Sections Which Will Provide The University With Useful Supplemental Information Related To The Proposed Equipment.1. Service Please Indicate The Address Of The Closest Authorized Service Provider:Indicate The Address Of The Closest Parts Depot That Stocks Full Spare Kits For The Equipment Proposed In This Document:2. Preventative Maintenance Scheduleplease State The Frequency And Duration Of The Preventive Maintenance Program Specified For The Quoted System:Frequency: Per Yearduration: Hours Per Session3. Warranty Proponents Shall State The Warranty Period And The Hourly Rate For Travel Time, Repair Time And Materials For Anything Not Covered Under, During Or After The Included Warranty Period. Please Indicate The Current Service Charges Per Hour If No Service Contract Is In Place After The Warranty Period:Warranty Period: Years Mon - Fri. 8:30 A.M. &Ndash; 5:00 P.M. $ /Hrcurrency: After 5:00 P.M. $ /Hr Holidays And Weekends $ /Hr Parts Discount %4. Equipment Experienceplease Provide The Number Of Units (The Same Model That Is Being Offered In The Proposal) That Your Company Has Sold In The Past And Provide Feedback As To Any Complications Or Any Recalls That Have Been Issued With This Product.Units Sold In The Past 5 Years: Of Units Sold, Provide Details On Recalls, Complaints, Issues, Etc. 5. Invoicing Should The Proponent Offer Different Terms Of Payment Than Those Described At Part 6 &Ndash; Pricing Schedule, Complete The Following: Rebate % For Days Early Payment.If The Invoicing Is Made Under A Different Company Name, Please Complete The Space Provided Below. This Will Help Accelerate Payment. Name: Address: Appendix E - Reference Consent Formnote To Proponents: Reference Consent Form Must Be Completed And Accompany Your Proposal. Failure To Do So Shall Result In The Disqualification Of Your Proposal. Pursuant To Section 39 (1) Of The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act, I / We, , Include In Our Proposal Three (3) References. One (1) From A Higher Education Institution And Two (2) From Other Public Institutions To Whom I / We Have Supplied The Goods And Services Within The Past Five (5) Years, Preferably In Ontario, Canada. The Proponent Authorizes The University To Contact The Persons Or Organizations Listed Below For The Purpose Of Obtaining Reference Information. The University, At Their Own Discretion May Visit The References. If You Have Done Or Have Been Doing Business With The University Of Ottawa In The Past Five (5) Years, You Must Include The University Of Ottawa As One (1) Of Your Three (3) References.Reference # 1Company Name:Company Address:Contact Name:Contact Telephone Number:Contact Email Address:Date Work Undertaken:From: To:Nature Of Services:Reference # 2Company Name:Company Address:Contact Name:Contact Telephone Number:Contact Email Address:Date Work Undertaken:From: To:Nature Of Services:Reference # 3 Company Name:Company Address:Contact Name:Contact Telephone Number:Contact Email Address:Date Work Undertaken:From: To:Nature Of Services:Appendix F - Submission Declaration Formrespondent Informationplease Fill Out The Following Form, And Name One Person To Be The Contact For This Rfp Response And For Any Clarifications Or Amendments That Might Be Necessary.Full Legal Name Of Proponent:Any Other Relevant Name Under Which The Proponent Carries On Business:Street Address:City, Province/State:Postal Code/Zip Code:Phone Number:Company Website (If Any):Rfp Contact Person And Title:Rfp Contact Phone:Rfp Contact E-Mail:Acknowledgement Of Terms Of Reference And Governing Lawthe Proponent Acknowledges That This Rfp Process Will Be Governed By The Specific Terms And Conditions Set Out In This Rfp, And That, Among Other Things, The Terms And Conditions Confirm That This Procurement Process Does Not Constitute A Formal Legally Binding Process, And That There Will Be No Legal Relationship Or Obligations Created Until The University Accepts The Proponent&Rsquo;S Offer In Writing. The Proponent Acknowledges Having Read And Being In Agreement With The University Of Ottawa&Rsquo;S Form Of Agreement (Appendix J).Ability To Provide Deliverablesthe Proponent Has Carefully Examined This Rfp And Has A Clear And Comprehensive Knowledge Of The Goods And Services Required. The Proponent Represents And Warrants Its Ability To Provide The Goods And Services In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Rfp For The Pricing Set Out Below And Has Provided A List Of Any Sub-Contractors To Be Used To Complete The Proposed Contract.Non-Binding Price Estimatesthe Proponent Confirms That The Pricing Information Provided Is Accurate. The Proponent Acknowledges That Any Inaccurate, Misleading, Or Incomplete Information, Including Withdrawn Or Altered Pricing, Could Adversely Impact The Acceptance Of Its Quotation Or Its Eligibility For Future Work.The Proponent Acknowledges That The Pricing Includes All Applicable Duties And Taxes Except Hst, Which Shall Be Itemized Separately, All Labour And Material Costs, All Travel And Carriage Costs, All Insurance Costs, All Costs Of Delivery To The University, All Costs Of Installation And Set-Up, Including Any Pre-Delivery Inspection Charges And All Other Overhead, Including Any Fees Or Other Charges Required By Law.Addendathe Proponent Is Deemed To Have Read And Accepted All Addenda Issued By The University. The Onus Remains On Proponents To Make Any Necessary Amendments To Their Proposal Based On The Addenda. The Proponent Is Requested To Confirm That It Has Received All Addenda By Listing The Addenda Numbers Or, If No Addenda Were Issued, By Writing The Word &Ldquo;None&Rdquo; On The Following Line: . Proponents Who Fail To Complete This Section Will Be Deemed To Have Received All Posted Addenda.Conflict Of Interestprior To Completing This Portion Of The Form Of Offer, Proponents Shall Refer To The Following Definition Of Conflict Of Interest:&Ldquo;Conflict Of Interest&Rdquo; Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Any Situation Or Circumstance Where;In Relation To The Rfp Process, The Proponent Has An Unfair Advantage Or Engages In Conduct, Directly Or Indirectly, That May Give It An Unfair Advantage, Including But Not Limited To (I) Having, Or Having Access To, Information In The Preparation Of Its Quotation That Is Confidential And Not Available To Other Respondents, (Ii) Communicating With Any Person With A View To Influencing Preferred Treatment In The Rfp Process, Or (Iii) Engaging In Conduct That Compromises, Or Could Be Seen To Compromise, The Integrity Of The Open And Competitive Rfp Process And Render That Process Non-Competitive And Unfair; Orin Relation To The Performance Of Its Contractual Obligations Contemplated In The Contract That Is The Subject Of This Procurement, The Proponent&Rsquo;S Other Commitments, Relationships, Or Financial Interests (I) Could, Or Could Be Seen To, Exercise An Improper Influence Over The Objective, Unbiased And Impartial Exercise Of Its Independent Judgment, Or (Ii) Could, Or Could Be Seen To, Compromise, Impair Or Be Incompatible With The Effective Performance Of Its Contractual Obligations.If The Box Below Is Left Blank, The Proponent Will Be Deemed To Declare That (A) There Was No Conflict Of Interest In Preparing Its Quotation; And (B) There Is No Foreseeable Conflict Of Interest In Performing The Contractual Obligations Contemplated In The Rfp.Otherwise, If The Statement Below Applies, Check The Box.The Proponent Declares That There Is An Actual Or Potential Conflict Of Interest Relating To The Preparation Of Its Quotation, And/Or The Proponent Foresees An Actual Or Potential Conflict Of Interest In Performing The Contractual Obligations Contemplated In The Rfp.If The Proponent Declares An Actual Or Potential Conflict Of Interest By Marking The Box Above, The Proponent Must Set Out Below Details Of The Actual Or Potential Conflict Of Interest:The Following Individuals, As Employees, Advisers, Or In Any Other Capacity (A) Participated In The Preparation Of Our Quotation; And (B) Were Employees Of The University And Have Ceased That Employment Within Twelve (12) Months Prior To The Submission Deadline:Name Of Individual:Job Classification:Department:Last Date Of Employment With The University:Name Of Last Supervisor With The University:Brief Description Of Individual&Rsquo;S Job Functions:Brief Description Of Nature Of Individual&Rsquo;S Participation In The Preparation Of The Submission: (Repeat Above For Each Identified Individual)The Proponent Agrees That, Upon Request, The Proponent Shall Provide The University With Additional Information From Each Individual Identified Above In The Form Prescribed By The University.Confidential Information Of Proponenteach Proponent Shall Identify Any Information In Its Proposal, Or Any Accompanying Documentation Supplied In Confidence For Which Confidentiality Is To Be Maintained By The University. The Confidentiality Of Such Information Will Be Maintained By The University, Except As Otherwise Required By Law Or By Order Of A Court Or Tribunal. Proponents Are Advised That Their Proposals Will, As Necessary, Be Disclosed On A Confidential Basis, To The University&Rsquo;S Advisers Retained For The Purpose Of Evaluating Or Participating In The Evaluation Of Their Proposals. If A Proponent Has Any Questions About The Collection And Use Of Personal Information Pursuant To This Rfp, Questions Are To Be Submitted To The University Contact.Signature Of WitnessName And Title Of Witnessi Have Authority To Bind The ProponentDate:Appendix G - Pricing Structure Formmission And Mandatethe Canada Foundation For Innovation (Cfi) Is An Independent Corporation Created In 1997 By The Government Of Canada To Fund Research Infrastructure. The Cfi'S Mandate Is To Strengthen The Capacity Of Canadian Universities, Colleges, Research Hospitals, And Non-Profit Research Institutions To Carry Out World-Class Research And Technology Development Projects That Benefit Canadians.Research Infrastructureresearch Infrastructure Consists Of State-Of-The-Art Equipment, Development And Custom-Made Apparatus, Buildings, Laboratories, And Databases Required To Conduct Research.Funding Formulathe Cfi Normally Funds Up To 40% Of A Project'S Infrastructure Costs Which Are Invested In Partnership With Eligible Institutions And Their Funding Partners From The Public Sectors (Ministry Of Research And Innovation (Ontario Research Fund Program) Which Generally Matches The 40% Of The Cfi Funding). The Remaining 20% Or More Is Provided By The Institution And/Or The Private Sectors On A Voluntary Basis.Guidelinethe Purpose Of This Guideline Is To Propose A Standard Method Of Assessing The Proper Valuation Of In-Kind Contributions From Proponents&Rsquo; Proposals.When Requesting Quotes From Proponents For Purchases Supported By The Cfi, The University Of Ottawa Requires A Pricing Structure That Will Determine The Fair Market Value Of Each Item Requested. In Order To Properly Assess The In-Kind Contribution, Proponents Shall Provide For Each Item Quoted, The Retail Price, The Educational Price And The Total University Of Ottawa&Rsquo;S Net Selling Price. The Fair Market Value For The University Of Ottawa Is The Price After List And Educational Discounts. The In-Kind Contribution Is The Offering From The Proponent. The Net Selling Price Is The Price After List And Educational Discounts Minus The Discounts Offered As A Contribution By The Proponent. For More Information, Please Visit Http://Www.Innovation.Cain Addition, Proponents Shall Also Identify The Fair Market Value Of Any Equipment, Components, Software, Travel Fees, Professional Services, Training, Or Extended Warranty Supplied At No Charge.Pricing Structure (Please Use This Format In Your Proposal And/Or Quotation):A) Retail Or List Price: $B) Normal Discount (E.G., Early Settlement, Volume Discount, Most Favored Customer, Strategic Agreement Discount, Vor/Mul, Contract): ($)C) Educational Discount (Discount Offered To An Institution Due To Its Educational Status): ($)D) Price After Normal Discount And Educational Discount(Fair Market Value) (Eligible Cost): $ (A-B-C)E) Discounts Offered As A Contribution Towards The Cfi-Funded Project (Eligible In-Kind Contribution) In-Kind Contribution To Cfi* ($)F) Net Selling Price (Cash Contribution): $ (D-E) Currency Quotation Reference No: Supplier: Phone: Email: Date: Contact Name: Signature: (Authorized Representative) * I Hereby Certify That The Pricing Information Provided Is In Line With The Definitions Provided In This Request And That This Information Is Accurate As Supported By Current Practices And Conditionsappendix H - Price Schedule Forma) The Proponents Must Include In Their Price Submissions All Peripherals Required For Optimal Performance. Additional Capabilities Are Desirable And Will Be Considered. Proponents Must Provide The Complete Specifications For Each Component Of The System Proposed And A Plan For Installation And Functional Operation Of The System. Please Itemize And Describe Any Relevant Costs Not Identified In The List Of Items Below.#Descriptionlist Price $Normal Discount $Educational Discount $Sub-Total $In Kind Discounts $Total $1High-Resolution 2P-Light Sheet Microscope For Large Biological Samples$$$$$$2Installation$$$$$$3Training$$$$$$4Shipping & Delivery Of The System (Dap Or Ddp)$$$$$$5Other Costs:$$$$$$6Other Costs:$$$$$$7Other Costs:$$$$$$8Other Costs:$$$$$$9Other Costs:$$$$$$Total$B) Options: The Proponents Are Asked To Provide Pricing For Optional Items. These Optional Items Will Not Be Considered In The Evaluation Of The Proponents Price Submissions. The University Is Not Obligated To Procure Any Of The Options. The Proponents Must Include All Appropriate Hardware And Software Required For Operation To Assure Performance. The Proponents Are Required To Provide The Complete Specifications For Each Component Of The System Proposed.#Descriptionlist Price $Normal Discount $Educational Discount $Sub-Total $Otherdiscount $Total $1Extended Warranty- Year Two (2) $$$$$$2Extended Warranty- Year Three (3)$$$$$$3Extended Warranty- Year Four (4)$$$$$$4Extended Warranty- Year Five (5)$$$$$$5Yearly Pm Visits:$$$$$$6Other Option:$$$$$$7Other Option:$$$$$$8Other Option:$$$$$$9Other Option:$$$$$$10Other Option:$$$$$$Appendix I - Proponent&Rsquo;S Checklistproponents Are Required To Ensure That All The Following Elements On The Checklist Are Included In Their Proposal By Initialing Where Appropriate. The Initialed Checklist Should Be Part Of Your Proposaldescriptionproponent Initialsappendix A &Ndash; Technical Specification Compliancesupporting Technical Documentsappendix B &Ndash; Rated Criteriasupporting Documentsappendix C &Ndash; Equipment, Utility, And Environmental Requirementsappendix D &Ndash; Supplemental Informationappendix E &Ndash; Reference Consent Formappendix F &Ndash; Submission Declaration Formappendix G &Ndash; Pricing Structure Formappendix H &Ndash; Price Schedule Formappendix I &Ndash; Proponent&Rsquo;S Checklistrfp With Bottom Of Every Page Initialled