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 seven (7) years, commencing on or about March 1, 2021, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years; approximately 235.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space; the proposed space must be available approximately forty-four (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:

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; the proposed space must be contiguous; the proposed space should be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered; cleaning services will be required during business hours; be fully accessible to persons with a disability; have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack(s). 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 town of Fort Smith and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads): North: East on McDougal Road to Simpson Street North on Simpson Street to Rupert Avenue East on Rupert Avenue to Breynat Street South on Breynat Street to McDougal Road East on McDougal Road to Portage Avenue South: Calder Avenue East: Portage Avenue West:  King Street

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.