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 December 1, 2023, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years; 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 803 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, and two (2) indoor parking spaces;
the proposed space must be available approximately thirty-nine (39) 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 contiguous and located entirely on one floor; preference may be given to spaces located on the main floor;
the proposed space must have, or have the capacity to install a secondary means of egress;
the proposed space must have a minimum unobstructed ceiling height of 3.7 metres (12 feet) for approximately 234 um2 of the above noted office space, measured from the top of the finished floor to the underside of the suspended ceiling; the space can be contiguous or located in two separate areas being a minimum of 125 um2 and 109 um2;
a minimum floor loading capacity of 4 kPa (85 lbs. per square foot) for 40 um2 of the above-noted office space requirement;
access to a loading area must be available; if the proposed space is not located on the main floor, a freight elevator must be available within the building;
daytime cleaning must be available;
be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
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 neighboring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation;
the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use.
the proposed space must be located in the city of Winnipeg and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):
North: Portage Avenue
South: Assiniboine Avenue
East: Main Street
West: Route 62
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.
