Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry System

This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the University of Guelph (the “University”) to prospective Bidders to submit proposals for a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry System (GC-MS), as further described in Section A of the RFP Particulars (Appendix B) (the “Deliverables”).

The chosen Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) system will support research in the ComputFood Lab at the University of Guelph, led by Dr. Daniel Onwude. The lab focuses on improving food processing, preservation and postharvest systems to enhance food quality, nutrition, safety, and sustainability.
Current research examines how processing and storage affect food composition and quality, particularly in plant-based foods. This includes studying changes in volatile compounds that influence flavor, freshness, and spoilage.

The lab is seeking a fully integrated GC–MS configuration for liquid injection, static headspace, and HS-SPME, optimized for complex food matrices. The integrated GC–MS system should provide the capability to identify and measure volatile compounds and contaminants in food samples. This will support ongoing research aimed at improving product quality, detecting off-flavour compounds, reducing food waste, and developing more efficient food processing methods.

It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) legal entity.

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 proponent 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 posting (Vendor Discussions) on 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.

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