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 Components
- a lease term of approximately 10 years, commencing on or about April 1, 2027, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years,
- approximately 858 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, 34 um2 of contiguous storage space, basement storage space is preferred, and six (6) parking spaces;
- the proposed space must be available approximately 44 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 space should be within an office or commercial type building; buildings situated within heavy or medium industrial zoning and industrial type buildings with warehouse or manufacturing space will not be considered. A mixed use building may be considered at the sole discretion of PSPC;
2. the proposed office space must not be located on the ground floor;
3. if the proposed space is offered on multiple floors, consecutive floors are preferred;
4. the proposed space must be contiguous within each floor and not be located on a cross-over floor;
5. a dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 7.8 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. the proposed parking space must have, or have the capacity to install, electric vehicle charging stations;
7. access to both a loading dock and freight elevator must be available within the building;
8. daytime cleaning must be available;
9. be fully accessible to persons with a disability;
10. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
11. 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;
12. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use;
13. 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 / Highway 201
East: Stoney Trail / Highway 201
South: Highway 1
West: Highway 1A to Shaganappi Trail NE
- on 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;
