INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

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

Section A: Lease Components

• a lease term of approximately 10 years, commencing on or about November 1, 2022;

• approximately 3,292 usable square metres (um²) of contiguous office space, and 42 parking spaces;

• the proposed space must be available approximately 52 weeks prior to the above-noted lease commencement date so all space(s) may be prepared for occupancy;

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

  1. if the proposed space is offered on multiple floors, consecutive floors are mandatory; 

  2. the proposed space must be contiguous within each floor;

  3. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use;

  4. access and building services available 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, for approximately 950 um² of the above-noted space requirement;

  5. the use of a power generator is required for the proposed space. The generator must be in a secured and accessible location, which may be located directly adjacent to the exterior of the building.

  6. must have unrestricted access to building rooftop for the installation and operation of two environmental satellite receiving dishes and antennae.

     --Additional rooftop loading may be required.
  7. Routine Cleaning Operations shall be performed within normal working hours, with cleaning provided daily in the above-noted 950 um².
  8. a public transit stop must be within 500 metres of the building main entrance, and the frequency of service must not be greater than 30 minute intervals between the hours of 0700 hours and 1800 hours, Monday to Friday inclusive; there must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the building;
  9. must be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;
  10. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
  11. access to a loading dock must be available.
  12. access to a freight elevator must be available if the proposed space is not on the main floor and/or on multiple floors.
  13. the physical characteristics of the lands and 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 space must be located in the City of Winnipeg and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):

  North: CentrePort Canada Way (Rte 190) Eastbound to Inkster Boulevard (Rte 25) to Salter Street (Rte 62)

  South: McGillivray Blvd (Rte 155) West to Kenaston (Rte 90) North to Wilkes Ave (Rte 145) West to Fairmont Road

  East: Inkster Blvd (Rte 25) & Salter Street (Rte 62) South to Cumberland Ave to Donald Street (Rte 42) to McGillivray Blvd (Rte 155)

  West: Fairmont Road North to Roblin Boulevard North to Moray Avenue Northbound to Portage Avenue Westbound to Sturgeon Road Northbound to CentrePort Canada Way (Rte 190)

• on or before the lease commencement date, the proposed space will have to comply with all requirements contained in PWGSC’s Standards for Leased Accommodation, a copy of which may be obtained from the contact listed in Section F;

Note: PWGSC 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.