Description: This Request for Supplier Qualification Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) is an invitation by the University of Guelph (University) to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals to become part of a Qualified Supplier List for the provision of Fitness Equipment Supply for the Gryphons Athletics Centre (Athletics Centre), as further described in Section A of Appendix A - RFSQ Particulars. Currently, when Department of Athletics & Recreation has a demand for one (1) or more of the seven (7) categories of Fitness Equipment for the Gryphons Athletics Centre, the department begins with a review of its immediate supply options. When it is determined the Department of Athletics & Recreation requires new Fitness Equipment, the University goes through a competitive procurement process each time to select a supplier who provides the best value for the project. This process can present challenges, mainly: • Each competitive procurement process is time consuming, which can affect project timeline and take up precious resources that can be used elsewhere; • Lack of consistency in the approach used to select supplier, leading to inconsistent results, including supplier’s expertise and knowledge of the University, as well as possibly product quality of equipment; • The process to engage suppliers differ from project to project, potentially leading to potential negative experience for suppliers and confusion within the Department of Athletics & Recreation. Department of Athletics & Recreation is looking to take a more consistent and efficient approach to ensure the fitness equipment at the Gryphons Athletics Centre is meets the high demands of its membership while ensuring long term value. The main objective for this project is to establish a Qualified Supplier list of Respondents for all seven (7) product categories. This will allow the University to facilitate a standardized approach to secure Commercial Grade Fitness Equipment requirements on an as needed basis and achieve the following. • Receive Commercial Grade fitness equipment and services in a timely manner. • Support Department of Athletics & Recreation in meeting deadlines as well as ensure quality consistency, best practices in project management, business analysis, secure application development and quality assurance. • Access additional as needed service requirements throughout the year • Obtain the best value and cost savings for the University’s needs. • Help provide a safe and productive environment for students, faculty, staff and guests at the Athletics Centre. PRODUCT CATEGORIES All product is to be Commercial Grade / Quality fitness equipment with a demonstrated ability to withstand continuous usage for up to sixteen (16) hours a day by multiple users, in a public fitness facility while maintaining desired safety and performance standards. All relevant Fitness Equipment must be Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved. A.1. Cardio Equipment a) Ellipticals or similar b) Ascent Trainers or CrossTrainer c) Recumbent Bikes d) Climbmill e) Rowers f) Accessible Treadmill g) Virtual Bikes A.2. Cycle Studio Bikes A.3. Selectorized Strength Equipment A.4. Plate Loaded Machines A.5. Miscellaneous Strength Equipment a) Olympic Benches b) Stand Alone body weight pieces c) Multi-station Cable Jungle d) Dual Adjustable Pulley e) Cable Crossover A.6. Benches, Dumbbells and Plates a) Full Racks b) Half Racks c) Platforms d) Barbell Racks e) Dumbbell Racks f) Dumbbells A.7. Racks and Platforms a) Benches b) Plates with logo c) Platforms with logo Contracts shall be awarded to up to three (3) top ranked Respondents in each category. The term of the agreement(s) is to be for a period of five (5) years plus three (3) optional one (1) year terms. During the term of the agreement, successful Respondents will be selected to provide Fitness Equipment Supply for the Gryphons Athletics Centre, as required. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested proponents are to download the complete RFP documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, proponents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Project closes May 16, 2024 2:00 PM EDT.

Description: This RFP is to pre-qualify an experienced painting contractor for consideration for the miscellaneous painting requirements associated with the student residences on campus. Project closes Apr 29, 2024 3:00 PM EDT.

Description: This Request for Information (RFI) is an invitation by University of Guelph (University) to Respondents to submit information on the deliverables, as further described in Section A of Appendix A - RFI Particulars. The University of Guelph is subject to the Broader Public Sector Procurement (BPS) Directive, related to the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act. 2010. The BPS has been updated (effective April 1, 2024) to include Section B: Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI) which is intended to bolster the province’s economic growth and enhance supply chain resilience. BOBI expands on the traditional typical technical evaluation criteria to incorporate social and economic considerations, levelling the playing field for businesses in Ontario and the communities they serve. In order to support the University community in identifying Ontario businesses when requesting quotes, Suppliers are requested to self-identify qualification of an Ontario business as defined in the BPS Project closes Dec 31, 2025 2:00 PM EST.

Description: This Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is an invitation to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals for the provision of OUF Exhibit Booth Management Program, as further described below. CURRENT ENVIRONMENT The Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) is held annually, each October at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). The next OUF Fair is scheduled for October 5-6th 2024. The fair brings twenty three (23) of Ontario’s universities together under one roof and provides students and parents the opportunity to speak with representatives from Ontario’s universities about programs, courses, campus life, residence, internships, scholarships, admissions, financial aid and more to help them decide which university and program is the right fit for them. The OUF is the largest event hosted annually at the MTCC and is our largest student recruitment event of the year. The Universities collect prospect names and contact information and distribute viewbooks and other materials during the show. The purpose of the OUF is to allow senior high school students, current college and university students, international students, mature students, and parents/guardians the opportunity to speak with representatives of all Ontario universities about their post-secondary options. The target geographic market for the OUF is the Greater Toronto Area but visitors travel from all over Ontario and beyond to attend the event. The exhibit booths for the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph-Humber need to make a visual impact, be distinct, yet physically attached to each other with a fire exit in between. The University of Guelph has participated in the OUF Fair since its inception. In 2017, the University had two new exhibit booths built to help promote the available programs, culture and environment at both the University of Guelph and at the University of Guelph-Humber. The scope of the initial RFP included the design and construction of two new booths as well as their annual set-up, tear down and storage. The agreement with the previous supplier will be expiring in 2024. The University wishes to continue to use the same exhibit booths going forward and will require a new supplier to set-up, tear down, store, repair and refurbish annually. The two booths, one for the University of Guelph and the other for the University of Guelph-Humber are two separate entities and shall be managed and invoiced separately during the life of the agreements. PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The University of Guelph and the University of Guelph – Humber require annual maintenance and ongoing operations of their OUF booths during the life of the agreement. KEY DELIVERABLES: The successful Respondent is expected to: a) Provide climate/temperature controlled storage, on-site security, appropriate loading dock access b) Provide all transportation while working with MTCC and third-party systems to schedule transportation, loading and unloading the booth. Providing the appropriate equipment and tools to safely load, unload and transport the booth to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in a timely and efficient fashion. c) Provide set-up services while coordinating with on-site services, University of Guelph representatives to set-up crew to set-up the booth and address any issues or needs to present a satisfactory representation of the UG at the event. d) Provide timely and safe tear down services of the booth following the event. e) Provide maintenance while being available throughout the fair for required maintenance of the booth. Before and after the show checking the status of the booth and ensuring working condition. Advising UG representatives of any maintenance required and associated costs. f) Provide parts and services to repair, refurbish and or change the booths annually, as required. g) Work with the OUF and MTCC on behalf of the University to ensure efficient application of third party contractors h) Work with the University marketing agent to incorporate the University branding standards It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) legal entity. The term of the agreement is to be for a period of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms. The top-ranked proponent at the conclusion of evaluation will be invited to enter into negotiations for an agreement with the University. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested proponents are to download the complete RFQ documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFQ, proponents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFQ. The award of the RFQ will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Project closes Apr 19, 2024 2:00 PM EDT.

Description: This Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is intended to communicate the University of Guelph’s (University) intention to procure the High-throughput Dynamic Light Scattering Plate Reader and Services. To the best of our knowledge, Wyatt Technology is the only supplier capable to provide the goods and services described herein, of providing all our requirements. This ACAN in not intended to create Contract A or any other legal or financial obligations between the University and any Respondents. Potential suppliers shall download the ACAN document free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). Any suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods and/or services described in the ACAN may submit a Statement of Capabilities. The University will accept submission of Statement of Capabilities uploaded electronically to the Portal on or before the closing time of March 22, 2024 by 14:00:00 local time. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, suppliers must initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. All Statement of Capabilities are to be in English only. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Project closes Mar 22, 2024 2:00 PM EDT.

Description: The University of Guelph (UofG) invites proposals for consulting services to aid Physical Resources in developing robust and user-friendly Design and Construction Standards based on the University's vision, mission, and strategic plan. Consulting services will also assist in developing an implementation and compliance strategy to improve the adoption and use of these modernized standards. Project closes Apr 08, 2024 3:00 PM EDT.

Description: This RFP is an invitation by the University of Guelph to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals for the provision of Object Storage Array and Compute Nodes, as further described in the RFP. The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics seeks to significantly enhance its data storage and computational capabilities through the acquisition of a peta-scale object storage array and compute nodes. The purpose of this procurement is to address our growing needs for large-scale data management and computational processing, ensuring that we maintain operational status and leadership in our domain. We aim to secure a solution that is not only scalable and reliable but also cost-effective. This RFP invites proposals from vendors with a proven track record in delivering such technologies, emphasizing performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership. Project Deliverables: • Deliverable 1- Object Storage Array • Deliverable 2 - Compute Nodes There are two (2) product categories in total. Respondents may submit for one or both of the categories, and will only be evaluated for the Product Category Option(s) they are proposing. Respondents shall indicate which Product Category(ies) they are proposing when uploading their submissions in the Bonfire system. It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) or more legal entities. The term of the agreement is to be from the delivery, installation and commissioning of the equipment, with a service and maintenance agreement of five (5) years with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to five (5) years. The top-ranked respondent(s) at the conclusion of evaluation will be invited to enter into negotiations for an agreement with the University. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested respondents are to download the complete RFP documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, respondents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating respondents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. Project closes Mar 28, 2024 2:00 AM EDT.

Description: The University of Guelph (the University) is planning to purchase Maintenance for Milk Harvesting and Cooling Equipment from Norwell Systems Ltd. and is notifying its intent by way of an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN). The Ontario Dairy Research Centre requires procurement for the provision of complete equipment supply, service, maintenance, and product support for Delaval Milking Systems (Parlour, Pipeline and Robotic milking systems and associated data collection systems) as well as related milk containment and cooling systems to ensure the equipment remains in good working order and to ensure proper function of the equipment. The milking systems need to be seamlessly integrated together because cows can be milked on any one of the systems depending on research or operational requirements. Data that is transferred between systems is critical to food safety, animal health and data collection. Supplier must be able to provide up to 24 hours/day X 365 days a year on location support in a timely fashion to maintain critical integrated Delaval milk harvesting and research data collection systems. The milking systems were installed in 2014, after the University completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the redevelopment of the Elora Research Station. Norwell Dairy is an authorized dealer of DeLaval products and was the winner of the RFP. Norwell Dairy Systems supplied and installed all Delaval milk harvesting and cooling equipment at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre. They provide warranty service and are the only local company that has access to the parts and experienced service personnel needed to keep the Delaval milking, and research related equipment operational 365 days of the year. Norwell is located within half an hour of the Ontario Dairy Research Centre and the next nearest dealers are much smaller and located east of Ottawa (6-hour drive) so would not be able to deal with the requirement of timely service and emergency repair. It would be unacceptable to depend on a distant supplier to provide emergency service when it is essential to resolve milking related issues as quickly as possible in the interest of animal welfare and research. Suppliers from other milk harvest equipment manufacturers do not have the training, expertise or parts needed to service the Delaval proprietary technical equipment. The systems and equipment under this section are to be the products of a single manufacturer (Delaval) and are to be installed, connected, and operated as an integrated milking system. If an alternative product were installed, it would be incompatible with the other systems. Consistency of milking and compatibility of animal records, data, and tracking are a requirement of the research facility, meaning only a DeLaval product can be used. The system must meet CFIA requirements and be approved by DFO. The systems must be compatible and integrated with Lactanet DairyComp herd management software. Regular maintenance and repairs to ensure the equipment remains in good working order and to ensure proper function of the equipment. It is required that each service call must be responded within 1.5 hours. The University will accept submission of Statement of Capabilities on or before the closing time of February 23rd, 2024 by 14:00:00 local time. The University will not accept or consider submissions received after this closing time. Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods and/or services described herein, may submit a Statement of Capabilities before the closing time of this ACAN. The Statement of Capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the respondent meets or exceeds the requirements set out in this ACAN. Respondents are required to: a) Provide an outline of the goods and/or services proposed to meet the requirements listed in this ACAN. b) Provide, in point-by-point format, detailed information regarding how your solution meets or exceeds each requirement in section 3 of this ACAN. Respondents shall copy the entire section 3 and insert their answers immediately following each requirement. c) Provide an estimated cost to provide the proposed solution. d) Provide three (3) references from customers who have used the proposed solution in a similar capacity as the University is intended to. e) Provide examples that solution has been used in research activities similar to the University. The University will accept submission of Statement of Capabilities uploaded electronically to the Portal on or before the closing time of February 23rd, 2024 by 14:00:00 local time. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, suppliers must initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal.  All Statement of Capabilities are to be in English only. Project closes Feb 23, 2024 2:00 PM EST.

Description: The University is committed to commissioning our facilities to systematically optimize our buildings and ancillary systems so that they operate efficiently and effectively in accordance with the University’s Project Requirements (OPR). It is the intent of the University to ensure that the fundamental systems are calibrated and are operating as required to deliver functional and efficient performance. The successful proponent will be the University’s Commissioning Authority and be awarded contracts to undertake the commissioning and/or recommissioning for various projects as detailed in this RFP. Project closes Mar 05, 2024 3:00 PM EST.

Description: Request for Supplier Qualification Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) is an invitation by the University of Guelph (University) to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals to become part of a Qualified Supplier List for the provision of Multifunctional Work / Meeting Pods as further described in Section A of Appendix A - RFSQ Particulars. Physical Resources has seen demand for Multifunctional Work / Meeting Pods for individual and group use, increase in the last decade as work environments across the University campus are transitioned for space efficiency, to accommodate staff level variations and to support alternative work arrangements. Currently, Physical Resources staff will research available options through current suppliers and broader commercial furniture market. Once a solution has been selected, staff will request competitive quotes to fulfil requirements, each time. This process does present challenges, mainly: • Each competitive procurement process is time consuming, which could affect project timelines • Lack of consistency in the approach we use to select the product could lead to inconsistencies, including the supplier’s expertise & knowledge of the University, as well as the quality of service & product rendered • The process to engage suppliers differ from project to project, leading to potential negative experience for supplier and confusion for departments. Physical Resources is looking to take a more consistent and efficient approach to address the University’s needs for Multifunctional Work / Meeting Pods. The main objective for this project is to establish a Qualified Supplier list of Respondents for the supply & install of Multifunctional Work / Meeting Pods, for both individual & group use. This will allow the University to facilitate a standardized approach to procuring stand alone meeting rooms on an as needed basis and achieve the following: • Receive high quality, commercial grade solutions in a consistent timely manner • Support Physical Resources in meeting deadlines as well as ensure quality consistency, best practices in project management, business analysis, secure application development and quality assurance • Obtain the best value and cost savings for the University’s needs • Help to provide functional solutions for students, faculty, staff, and guests The University is looking for two different types of units. Solo Size and Group Size. Solo Size Supply standing, one person, working pod that meet or exceed the specifications and standards and frequency outlined in Appendix A – Section D – Mandatory Technical Requirements and in Appendix F – Solo Unit – Scope and Specifications Group Size Supply standing, two to four person, working pod that meet or exceed the specifications and standards and frequency outlined in Appendix A – Section D – Mandatory Technical Requirements and in Appendix G – Group Unit – Scope and Specifications The term of the agreement(s) is to be for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) optional one (1) year terms. During the term of the agreement, successful Respondents will be selected to provide Academic Seating Products and Installation services, as required. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested proponents are to download the complete RFP documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, proponents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Project closes Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM EST.

Description: The Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC) Department of the Physical Resources Directorate is undertaking this prequalification process to develop a “vendor-of-record” list of various consultants for consulting services for projects with a total project value of $0 to $2,000,000 and $2,000,001 to $15,000,000. The University of Guelph is seeking the best combination of experience, service and value from consultants. The University reserves the right to modify or eliminate any aspect of this process at any time with an addendum or notice being posted to Bonfire. Project closes Feb 28, 2024 3:00 PM EST.

Description: This Request for Supplier Qualification Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) is an invitation by the University of Guelph (University) to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals to become part of a Qualified Supplier List for the provision of Academic Seating Products and Installation Services VOR, as further described in Section A of Appendix A - RFSQ Particulars. Currently when the Design, Engineering and Construction division of the Department of Physical Resources requires Academic Seating Products with Installation Services inclusive of inspection and warranty maintenance, it begins to a competitive procurement process to evaluate and select a supplier who provides the best value for the project. However this process presents challenges, mainly: a) Each competitive procurement event is time consuming, which affects each project timeline, while taking up precious department resources that could have been used elsewhere; b) Lack of consistency in the approach used to select supplier, leading to inconsistent results and product, including supplier’s expertise and knowledge of the University, as well as the quality of service rendered; c) The process to engage suppliers differ from project to project, leading to potential negative experience for supplier and confusion for departments. d) Each competitive event starts off fresh, thus preventing the University to benefit from the standardization of products and services and the leveraging of economies of scale. e) Annual inspection and repair service inclusive with the installed base is of paramount importance to ensure the classrooms are all kept in working order. By obtaining a Qualified Supplier list for Academic Seating Products and Installation Services, the University is looking to achieve the following deliverables: a) To facilitate a standardized approach to secure expertise and resources on an as needed basis. b) Improve overall project lead-time (from concept to completion) c) Obtain the best value and cost savings for products and services. d) Take advantage of focused expertise and knowledge of latest trends and best practices to help develop and implement our Academic Seating strategy. e) Ensure work is completed to a high standard by the provided deadline by properly trained employees of the successful respondent. Subcontracting of this work will not be permitted. f) The successful respondents will be expected to provide high quality, professional product and installation services, specific to the needs of the University. g) Working with trusted supplier and installer to develop appropriate layout based on actual product saves time and errors to help meet critical schedules. h) Improve the consistency of installed product which effects overall performance, appearance and maintenance i) The University seeks a ten (10) year guarantee on products and service. j) The University also seeks on-site annual inspection prior to the Fall semester, repair and maintenance services to help ensure quality of experience in our classrooms. k) The University requires installation of product and guaranteed installation within the summer semester, thus ensuring classrooms are functional during key Fall and Winter semesters. SCOPE OF SERVICES / PRODUCT REQUIRED 1. Supply and install 5 to 20 Swivel seat tables with itemized price to add electrical 2. Supply and install full classroom over 60 seats, with itemized price to add electrical The term of the agreement(s) is to be for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) optional one (1) year terms. During the term of the agreement, successful Respondents will be selected to provide Academic Seating Products and Installation services, as required. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested proponents are to download the complete RFP documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, proponents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Project closes Feb 26, 2024 2:00 PM EST.

Description: The University of Guelph is inviting proposals from a multi-disciplinary Consultant team to complete a Building Condition Assessment on building #012, Central Animal Facility. Project closes Feb 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST.

Description: This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an invitation by University of Guelph (University) to prospective Respondents to submit proposals for the deliverables, as further described in Section A of Appendix A - Deliverables. The professional services provider will be tasked with supporting the University in the acquisition and implementation of a Research Administration and Information Management System (RAIM SYSTEM) through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Key deliverables will include strategic guidance, industry insights, business analysis efforts, communication planning, identification of performance metrics and current state assessment. For the RFP process, deliverables will include requirements gathering, RFP development, proposal evaluation and contract negotiation support. Additionally, the provider will deliver best practices for the implementation of acquired modules, covering aspects such as project planning, change management, data migration, testing, go-live planning, and sustainment. Project closes Feb 14, 2024 2:00 PM EST.