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 10 years, commencing on or about August 1, 2025, plus options to extend the lease for two (2) additional periods of two (2) years each;
approximately 6,791.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space and 683.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous storage space;
the proposed space must be available approximately 53 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:
If the proposed space is offered on multiple floors, consecutive floors are preferable;
The proposed space must be contiguous within each floor;
The dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use;
Cleaning must be available after 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;
Must be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;
Have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
Access to a loading dock, capable of accommodating a standard five ton truck, must be available within the building;
a dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 14 um² within the proposed space must be provided; this area will not form part of the Lessee’s usable area noted above but will be included in the rentable area calculation;
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;
Must be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
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.
