Indigenous Affirmation Process

Notice of Intended Procurement Name of Procuring Entity Toronto Metropolitan University (the “University”) Contact Person and Contract Person Coordinates Susie Temou, 1 Dundas St West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1, 416-979-5000 ext. 553427 Procurement Documents The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com. Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website. Description of Procurement The University is conducting a Request for Proposal is an invitation to prospective Proponents for submissions to develop a university-wide Indigenous Affirmation Process for employees and students as further described in Appendix B - Deliverables. The University intends to execute a Professional Services Agreement provided in Appendix E Address and Final Date for Submissions Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://tmu.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/112077 on or before November 18, 2026, at 11:00:00 AM. The submissions will not be opened publicly. Conditions for Participation The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: Mandatory Submission Requirements File #1 – Proposal Acknowledgement Form Pass/Fail The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria: Criteria Weighting (Points) Stage 1 - Mandatory Evaluation Criteria: File #1 – Proposal Acknowledgement Form Pass/Fail Stage 2 – Technical Evaluation Criteria File # 2 - Company Information 5 File # 3 – Relevant Experience 15 File #4 – Project Management Team 10 File #5 - Understanding the Services & Methodology 15 File #6 - Project Plan & Risk Management 10 File #7 – Social and Sustainable Practices 5 Subtotal 60 Minimum Passing Score - Stage 2 42 Stage 3 – Presentation 20 Minimum Passing Score - Stage 3 10 Stage 3 – Financial Evaluation Criteria: Pricing Part I – Total Fee 20 Subtotal 20 TOTAL 100 Applicab