The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking information on the availability of existing stand-alone warehouse-type space, meeting the following criteria:PREREQUISITE:Information provided by the owner or an 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 private/public parking facilities. Agents submitting a response to this Request for Information (RFI) must provide the RCMP with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so.NOTE: Sub-leased space will not be accepted and/or reviewed. This is not a tender process, nor a request for proposals, but only an inquiry as to the availability of space to lease. The RCMP will not necessarily invite offers or lease any space. The RCMP 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 RFI; or it may invite offers by way of public tender. The RCMP reserves the right to proceed with an invitation to Offer to Lease by inviting only parties deemed to most effectively meet specific operational, security and public safety requirements identified in the (RFI) process. The issuance of this RFI does not create an obligation for Canada and does not bind Canada legally or otherwise, to enter into any agreement or to accept or reject any suggestions.No payment will be made by Canada for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your response. Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.LOCATION:The location must be within the area of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.LEASE TERM:Potential Term of two (2) years with three (3) additional one (1) year options to renew commencing April 1, 2022. Proposed space must be available at least two (2) months prior to the lease commencement date.Must be willing to use RCMP standard Lease.REQUIREMENTS:Space: Minimum of 117 m2 of heated warehouse-type space with an interior ceiling height of 4.5 metres and an unobstructed space of 10.7 x 3.2 metres.Parking: minimum of one (1) exterior parking space.Access: 24/7 direct access, one ground level 12x12x11 foot overhead garage door to allow drive-in access. A second 12x12 foot access door.Building Safety:- Fire Alarm System must meet current codes and/or RCMP fit-up standards, already installed- Meets all pertinent National Building and Fire codes as well all Provincial and/or Municipal Codes and/or Regulations relating to the building and/or property.- Meets all current environmental standards and is not and has never been contaminated, nor can the building contain asbestos.Fit-up: Ability to provide turn-key fit-up. Scope of Work is dependent on the site, but may include such items as design, securing the fenced compound, electrified parking, demising walls, washrooms, floor drains, LAN room and cable runs, etc., or additional requirements as may be identified by the RCMP based on submissions to meet RCMP operational and security standards.Preference may be given to properties that meet all requirements. If existing space does not meet all requirements, but can be easily achieved, please identify the deficiencies.SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:If awarded, there may be a security requirement, which may entail the following:a) Personnel Security Screening: Upon request by the RCMP, the Owner and any personnel working under the potential lease may be required to provide a valid Security Clearance and/or Criminal Record Check.and/orb) The Owner and their personnel must be willing to provide all necessary information to the RCMP in order to obtain the required security clearance. The security clearance process will be conducted by members of the RCMP Departmental Security Section and may be required prior to notification of award of any lease and/or at any time after the closing date of a successful offer submission, if deemed necessary. Failure to obtain and maintain a successful Security Clearance or comply with any of the security requirements will be considered non-compliant and/or the lease null and void and will be given no further consideration.RESPONSES:A more detailed response may be requested at a later date.Required information:Address of buildingSpace size available please indicate one or multiple floors. (Provide floor plan if available) Interior and exterior photosNumber of parking spacesHeat sourceDate of availabilityContact name, telephone/cellular/facsimile number(s)To reply to this RFI, please provide your response as follows:By email : A••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
