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 October 1, 2021, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years;
approximately 4,211.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space;
approximately 105.0 um2 of contiguous storage space; basement storage space is preferred;
the proposed space must be available approximately sixty (60) 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 office space must not be located on the ground floor;
2. if the proposed space is offered on multiple floors, consecutive floors are preferred;
3. proposed space must be contiguous within each floor and not be located on a cross-over floor;
4. a minimum floor loading capacity of 9.6 KPa (200 lbs. per square foot) for separate spaces of 286.0 um2 and 154.0 um2 of the above-noted office space requirement;
5. access to both a loading dock and freight elevator must be available within the building;
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. 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;
10. 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;
11. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use.
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: 106 Avenue NW
South: Jasper Avenue NW
East: 96 Street NW
West: 103 Street NW
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.
