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 five (5) years, commencing on or about February 1, 2021, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years;
approximately 355.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space;
the proposed space must be available approximately thirty-two (32) 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 be contiguous and located entirely on one floor, space offered on multiple floors will not be considered;
2. the proposed office space must not be located on the ground floor or a cross-over floor;
3. access to a loading area and elevator must be available within the building;
4. daytime cleaning must be available;
5. be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
6. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use.
the proposed space must be located in the city of Yellowknife and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):Northwest: Southwest on 49th Avenue to 53rd Street, Southeast on 53rd Street to Franklin Avenue, Southwest on Franklin Avenue to 54th Street
Southwest: 54th Street
Southeast: 52nd Avenue
Northeast: 48th Street
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.
