Miscellaneous Lab Supplies and Minor Equipment

McGill attracts renowned professors and researchers from around the world and top students from more than 150 countries, creating one of the most dynamic and diverse education environments in North America . There are approximately 23,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students. It is one of two Canadian members of the American Association of Universities. McGill's two campuses in Montreal , Canada are: Ø Downtown Campus (includes 120 properties). Ø Macdonald Campus (includes 90 properties). 2.0 PURPOSE 2.1 McGill University is requesting Proposals for Miscellaneous Laboratory Supplies and Minor Equipment on an “as and when required basis” for its needs, as described hereunder and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP document. 2.2 McGill is seeking to maintain and further enhance the level of service to its End-users, while reducing administrative costs associated with order processing, delivery and payment process [i.e. through the use of its e-procurement tool, McGill MarketPlace (MMP)] . 2.3 McGill’s total annual spend on Miscellaneous Laboratory Supplies and Minor Equipment, based on historical data, is estimated to be CDN $4,000,000 before taxes. 2.4 McGill’s intent is to receive the best University-wide prices possible for its requirements of Miscellaneous Laboratory Supplies and Minor Equipment, based on the overall University’s volume requirements of Goods. The University-wide prices shall be applicable to all the End-users regardless of their individual volume requirements. Supplier(s) shall be in breach of Contract(s) should they offer lower prices than the Contract pricing for the same item, to any individual End-user.