INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is asking interested parties to provide information for a potential lease of residential space that meets the following criteria:

• One (1) unit with either two (2) or three (3) bedrooms and one (1) energized parking space. Preference may be given to units with two (2) bedrooms.

Section A: Lease Components

• a lease term of approximately five (5) years, commencing on or about December 1, 2023;

• the proposed space should satisfy or be capable of satisfying the following criteria:

 each proposed unit must include a living room, dining area, kitchen with a full size stove, refrigerator, one full bathroom, on site laundry with full size washer and dryer and sufficient residential storage space;

 the physical characteristics of the land, the building and the area and environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation.

• the proposed unit must be located in the Town of Hay River;

• PSPC will reserve the right to early terminate any unit with 90 days’ notice prior to the intended early termination date;

• PSPC will reserve the right to install in/on the proposed residential unit, equipment to monitor fuel, water and electricity consumption;

• proposed unit must, on or before the lease commencement date, comply with:

1. all requirements contained in PSPC’s Standards for Leased Residential Accommodation, a copy of which may be obtained from the contact listed in Section E;
2. the Canada Labour Code as applicable to fire, health and safety;
3. the Canadian Electrical Code;
4. the National Building Code of Canada;
5. all other applicable Codes and Standards and all local laws and by-laws.

Note: PSPC may wish to visit or inspect the proposed space upon reasonable notice and a threat and risk assessment may be undertaken in order to assess potential threats to the security of the proposed space and to the public.