Laser Metal Deposition 3D Printer with Accessories

Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3
 
Description:
York is inviting proposals from qualified and experienced Proponents for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Laser Metal Deposition (“LMD”) wire-feed 3D printing facility with accessories for the Space Engineering Design Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering. The facility includes:
(i) a standalone LMD wire-feed multi-metal 3D printer suitable for manufacturing small to medium-sized parts; and
(ii) a robotic LMD wire-feed 3D printing system suitable for manufacturing large and complex parts, in-situ repair, cladding and feature addition.

York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX (www.MERX.com) for this competitive bid.  Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/.
 
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.
 
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.
 
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.
 
Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca.
 
Submission Deadline:
December 5, 2022 at 3:00:00pm EST.
 
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:

1. Qualifications and Experience
2. Methodology
3. Timetable/Workplan  
4. References/Past Experience
5. Pricing Schedule
6. Bill of Materials
7. Questionnaire
8. Acknowledgement

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
 
Scored Submission Requirements:

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Methodology and Specifications
4. References/Past Experience
5. Financial Evaluation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
 
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
 
Delivery Date:
To be determined. 

Duration of Agreement:
One-time purchase.
 
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
 
Negotiation:
York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):
Not Applicable.

 Responses must be submitted in English.

Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change.  Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
 
If there is a conflict between the RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.