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 ten (10) years, commencing on or about October 1, 2022; due to uncertainties surrounding the impacts of measures imposed by governments to combat COVID-19, the lease commencement date may be delayed by up to four (4) months;

• approximately 347 usable square metres (um²) of contiguous office space, and one (1) parking space;

• the proposed space must be available approximately twenty-four (24) 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. the proposed space must be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;

2. the proposed space must be located on the main floor. Preference may be given to spaces with any or all of the following: a highly visible storefront space, on a main road, with direct pedestrian access from the street;

3. daytime cleaning must be available;

4. be fully accessible to persons with a disability;

5. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;

6. the physical characteristics of the Lands and the Building and the area and environment surrounding it, including neighboring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation;

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

• the proposed space must be located in the town of The Pas, Manitoba;

• 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.