INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

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 eight (8) years, commencing on or about May 1, 2021, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years; approximately 487.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space; the proposed space must be available approximately thirty-five (35) 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 located on the main floor. Preference may be given to spaces with any or all of the following: a highly visible storefront space, on a main road, with direct pedestrian access from the street; parking for approximately 25 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space; 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; be fully accessible to persons with a disability; 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 Winnipeg and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads): North: Academy Road to Wellington Crescent- Wellington Crescent to River Avenue- River Avenue to St Mary’s Road- St Mary’s Road to Goulet Street East: Hwy 59 – Lagimodiere Blvd. South: Perimeter Hwy West: Route 90

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.