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 15 years, commencing on or about October 1, 2023, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of five (5) 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 1,057.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, 1,846.0 um2 of contiguous warehouse space, 1.0 um2 of rooftop space, and 2,624.0 um2 of contiguous fenced compound space;
the proposed space must be available approximately 43 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 office space must have:
daytime cleaning must be available;
be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
if multiple floors are offered, the space must be contiguous between floors. Space offered on one floor is preferable;
the proposed warehouse space must be heated and have:
a minimum 1,292.0 um2 of unobstructed warehouse ceiling height of 6.1 metres (20’) and a minimum 554.0 um2 of unobstructed warehouse ceiling height of 3.7 metres (12’), measured from the top of the finished floor to the underside of the lowest obstruction of the ceiling, including HVAC, electrical, and sprinkler system;
one (1) grade level overhead door, having a minimum size of 4.9 metres high x 4.3 metres wide (16’ x 14’), connecting the warehouse space to the compound space;
one (1) grade level overhead door, having a minimum size of 4.3 metres high x 4.3 metres wide (14’ x 14’);
one (1) raised loading dock with dock leveler with sufficient height to accommodate easy access of large trucks and trailers, consisting of a maximum trailer length of 21.3 metres (70’), and having a minimum overhead door size of 4.3 metres high x 4.3 metres wide (14’ x 14’);
adequate power to operate forklift chargers and other equipment (220v);
must have, or have the capacity to install, a floor drain;
a man door for pedestrian access;
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 proposed space must have all basic utilities, including telecommunications, water, sewer, gas and electricity;
the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use;
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.
the proposed space must be located in the city of Calgary and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):
North: Stoney Trail (Hwy 201)
East: Stoney Trail (Hwy 201)l
South: Glenmore Trail
West: Deerfoot Trail, to 16th Avenue (Hwy 1), then west to
Stoney Trail (Hwy 201)
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.
