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 space that meets the following criteria:

Section A: Lease Components

• a lease term of approximately ten (10) years, commencing on or about September 1, 2025, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years;
• approximately 314 usable square metres (um²) of contiguous office space;
• the proposed space must be available approximately 35 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. 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;
4. parking for approximately five (5) vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space;
5. a dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 13.5 um² within the proposed space must be provided; this area will not form part of the Lessee’s usable area noted above but will be included in the rentable area calculation;
6. daytime cleaning must be available;
7. be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
8. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
9. 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;

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

North: City Limits

South: Highway 1

East: City Limits

West:  City Limits

In the event of any discrepancy between the attached map and text description of the geographic boundaries, the text description shall prevail.

This map is to be used for presentation purposes only and is not a legal document

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

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.