Public Advertisement for 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 five (5) years, commencing on or about September 1, 2019; approximately 458.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space and eighteen (18) parking spaces; the proposed space must be available approximately twenty-six (26) 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; preference may be given to spaces within any or all of the following: light industrial or suburban business park areas, and on or near a main road/highway; the proposed space must be located on the main floor; have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack; be fully accessible to persons with a disability; a public transit stop with regularly scheduled service must be within 500 metres of the building main entrance and there must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the building; after hours cleaning must be available; the proposed space must have, or have the capacity to install, a back door or other secondary entrance; parking for approximately three (3) vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space; the physical characteristics of the Lands and the Building and the area and environment surrounding it, including neighboring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation.

the proposed space must be located in the city of Red Deer;

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.