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, 2023; 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 827 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, 30 um2 of contiguous storage space, and five (5) parking spaces;
the proposed space must be available approximately forty-two (42) 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 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;
the proposed space must be contiguous;
the proposed space should be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;
a minimum floor loading capacity of 7.2 kPa (150 lbs. per square foot) for 10 um2 of the above-noted office space requirement;
preference may be given to storage space located outside or in the basement;
the above-noted parking spaces must be in a lighted area on a visible and direct path to the proposed space; they must also be secured, controlled or monitored, or have the ability for additional security;
cleaning services will be required during business hours;
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;
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;
have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
space on the interior and exterior of building for prominent and unrestricted signage.
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: Yellowhead Hwy
South: 82 Avenue/University Avenue
East: 97 Street
West: Groat Road/St. Albert Trail
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 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.
