Leasing - RFI #529688

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF OFFICE SPACE
FOR LEASE IN THE CITY OF WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
File No. 529688


Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is seeking
information for the possible lease of space that meets the
following criteria:

(A)	Lease components
A lease term of ten (10) years, commencing on or about September
1, 2013, plus options to extend the lease for two (2) additional
periods of two (2) years; with the amount of space equal to
approximately 454 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous
office space; and available at least eighteen (18) weeks prior
to the above-noted commencement date so all space may be
prepared for occupancy. The leased premises would be accessible
by public transit, contiguous and located on the main floor
space. Preference may be given to highly visible storefront
space with direct pedestrian access from the street. The leased
premises must be located within the following boundaries:

		North: 	Portage Avenue
		South: 	Portage Avenue
		East: 	Century Street
		West:	St. Charles Street

The geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the
roads. PWGSC may wish to visit or inspect the premises upon
reasonable notice. PWGSC's Standards for Leased Accommodation
apply; a copy may be obtained through the contact listed below.

(B)	Physical characteristics
	The physical characteristics of the lands, building, area and
environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses,
must be compatible with the lessee's intended use of the
accommodation and the space proposed must be in a good quality
building, all as determined strictly at the lessee's sole
discretion.

(C)	Response in writing or by facsimile
	Interested parties are requested to reply in writing to the
following address:

	Public Works and Government Services Canada
	Contracting Services - Bid Receiving Unit
	Western Region
	Telus Plaza North, 5th floor
	10025 Jasper Avenue
	Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 1S6
		
Or by facsimile to 780-497-3510

Please indicate File No. 529688 on all correspondence.

(D)	Response required by
	Responses to this Request for Information are required by May
17, 2012.

(E)	Information provided by the owner or an owner's agent
	Information provided by the owner or by the owner's agent shall
include the location of the building, current zoning, specific
location of space within the building, area of space and details
pertaining to the above-noted requirements and private/public
parking facilities. Agents submitting a response to this Request
for Information shall provide PWGSC with a letter from the owner
authorizing them to do so. Please indicate File No. 529688

(F)	Security requirement
For this potential lease project or for any other leases, the
building owner must obtain the required security screening level
"RELIABILITY" from the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate
(CISD) of PWGSC prior to the offer. All parties interested in
this potential lease project are invited to obtain a security
screening level in advance. Information regarding security
screening can be obtained on the website of the CISD/PWGSC at 
http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Please contact the person
listed below (item G) to initiate the security screening process.

(G)	For information:
	For more information, please contact Christie Koch, Leasing
Officer, at 780-497-3990 or by email at
christie.koch@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca and refer to File No. 529688.

This is not a tender process nor a request for proposals, but
only an inquiry as to the availability of space to lease. PWGSC
will not necessarily invite offers or lease any space. PWGSC may
issue an invitation to tender for this possible leasing
requirement or other leasing requirements based on information
it receives as a result of this advertisement or based on any
other information that may come to its attention prior to the
closing date of the tender; or it may invite offers by way of
public tender.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.