The Toronto District School Board is a public school board operating in the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario. It is the largest school board in Canada and the fourth largest in North America. The TDSB operates approximately 584 schools and provides educational services to approximately 246,000 students each year and employs approximately 40,000 employees. The workforce is largely unionized, with the majority of employees belonging to numerous bargaining units. The Toronto District School Board intends to secure Contract(s) with qualified/authorized Bidders for the Provision of Bulk Rock Salt for Delivery and Pick Up to various TDSB Sites within the GTA on an as needed basis in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined below. It is at the sole discretion of TDSB to award contracts to as many suppliers as it deems necessary. Successful proponents will be requested to accept a contract which will be in effect for a two (2) year firm period from September 20, 2024 to September 20th 2026. The TDSB reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to exercise an optional annual extension up to (3) additional twelve (12) month periods, total (5) years. The terms and conditions of the extension options would remain the same as for the initial contract period. Cost increase substantiation for years 3, 4 and year 5 extension options must be in the form of an original or copy of a letter from the appropriate manufacturer/governing body identifying the reason for increase, percentage increase, as well as the effective date. The Board reserves the right to award to as many suppliers as needed to meet the requirements of the Board. The Tender will be scored in accordance with the criteria listed below: Total 100% This will be a two Stage Evaluation Process. Tender Scoring will be based on 100% Pricing. Stage 1. Mandatory Requirements - Proponents who agree to all Mandatory Requirements will move forward to Stage 2 Stage 2. Pricing - Scoring will be based on 100% Pricing. As per Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022, S.O. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 2, preference will be given to Ontario and Canadian businesses. Quantities listed in the Tender Price Schedule are estimates only. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide direct delivery to various TDSB locations within the GTA. Documents can be obtained at: https://tdsb.bidsandtenders.ca Question Deadline: Tue Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM (EDT)
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