Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is asking interested parties to provide information for a potential lease of space that meets the following criteria:Section A: Lease Componentsa lease term of approximately 10 years, commencing on or about September 1, 2024, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) 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 946 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space;the proposed space must be available approximately 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:1. Must be within office or commercial type building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered;2. The dimensions must be compatible for efficient design and use;3. Must be located on the main floor. Preference may be given to space with any or all of the following: a highly visible storefront space, on a main road, with direct pedestrian access from the street;4. Must be fully accessible to persons with a disability;5. A dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 9 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.6. Parking for approximately 10 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space;7. After hours cleaning must be available;8. 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;9. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;10. 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: From the intersection of Crowchild Trail NW & Stoney Trail NW - Northeast on Stoney Trail NW to the intersection of Deerfoot Trail NESouth: From the intersection of Stoney Trail NW & Deerfoot Trail NE - South on Deerfoot Trail NE to 64 Avenue NE, West on 64 Avenue NE to Centre Street N, South on Centre Street N to Trans Canada Hwy (16 Ave NW)East: From the intersection of Centre Street N & Trans Canada Hwy (16 Ave NW) - West on Trans Canada Hwy to Crowchild Trail NWWest: From the intersection of Trans Canada Hwy (16 Ave NW) & Crowchild Trail NW - North on Crowchild Trail NW to 32 Ave NW, West on 32 Ave NW then curving North on 49 Street NW to 40 Ave NW, East on 40 Ave NW to Shaganappi Trail NW, North on Shaganappi Trail NW to Crowchild Trail NW*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 documenton or before the lease commencement date, the proposed space will have to comply with all requirements contained in PSPC’s Standards for Leased Accommodation, a copy of which may be obtained from the contact listed in Section F;Note: PSPC 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.
