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 April 1, 2021, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of five (5) years;
approximately 923 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space and 55 um2 of contiguous storage space and one (1) parking space;
the proposed space must be available approximately thirty-five (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:
the proposed space must be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;
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;
parking for approximately 25 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space;
the proposed space must be no more than 500 metres from a public transit stop with service no less than 30 minute intervals between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive. There must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the proposed location;
be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
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 Brandon, 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.
