INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Section A: Lease Components

a lease term of approximately 10 years, commencing on or about October 1, 2019; approximately 1652 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, and twenty (20) parking spaces; the proposed space must be available approximately nineteen (19) months 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; If the proposed space is on multiple floors, consecutive floors are preferable; must be contiguous within each floor offered; the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design

and use;

be fully accessible to persons with a disability; the proposed building must have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack for 20 bicycles; a public transit stop must be within 500 metres of the building main entrance, and the frequency of service must be not greater than 55 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; cleaning services will be required after business hours; 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 Yellowknife;

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.