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 June 1, 2023, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years; 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 1,481 usable square metres (um²) of contiguous office space, 61 um² of garage space and 40 parking spaces;

• the proposed space must be available approximately 39 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. must be within office or commercial type buildings; buildings situated within heavy or medium industrial zoning and those with heavy to medium industrial space will not be considered; buildings in light industrial areas will be considered;

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

3. the office space shall:

• have a floor drain or the capacity to install one;

• have a back door or secondary entrance or the capacity to install one;

• have cleaning services available after business hours;

4. the garage space shall:

• have a minimum of 1 overhead door with grade access having a minimum size of 3.05m x 2.44m (10’ x 8’);

• be paved, heated, and have a supply of electricity;

• have a floor drain;

• have a man door for pedestrian access;

• have vehicle access to the overhead door for extended cab and crew cab pickup trucks; 

5. must be within a one (1) block radius of public parking for approximately 15 vehicles;

6. 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;

7. 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;

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

• the proposed space must be located in the city of Edmonton and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):

  North: North Saskatchewan River

  South: 41 Avenue SW

  East: Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216)

  West: Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216)

• 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.