RFI For Marine Command Dive Vessel

Division Contact for more Information: Ansel Salim, Procurement Specialist Toronto Police Services, Procurement Services Unit Email: Ansel.Salim@TPS.ca Procurement Method: Request for Information (RFI) Description of Procurement: The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain market information regarding a marine command dive vessel to support TPS marine operations. Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain market information regarding a marine command dive vessel to support TPS marine operations. This RFI document does not form a competitive bid process or legal offer. In the event the TPS is satisfied that there is sufficient interest, availability and feasibility of providing suitable solutions, the TPS may, but is not obligated to initiate a competitive bidding opportunity. It is important that respondents understand that this RFI document and their participation by responding is not interpreted or construed as a solicitation for tenders or proposals. TPS encourages participation from potential providers in this RFI process, the results of which will be reported back to internal subject matter experts for review and consideration. In turn, the subject matter experts will consider submitted responses when determining whether or not to initiate a subsequent competitive process to solicit bids for all or part of any of the required areas. This RFI will not be used to pre-qualify or screen respondents in connection with a future competitive bidding process, if any is to be initiated by the TPS. It is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor the MERX website at www.MERX.com for possible subsequent bidding opportunities, which will be open to the public whether or not a response to this RFI is made. Submission Method: Submissions are to be made through the MERX Electronic Bid Submission (“EBS”) System (https://www.merx.com). For assistance in using MERX, please contact MERX directly at 1-800-964