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 ten (10) years, commencing on or about December 1, 2023, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years. Due to uncertainties surrounding the impacts of measures imposed by governments to combat COVID-19, the lease commencement date may be delayed by up to four (4) months;

approximately 1,527.0 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, 55.0 um2 of contiguous storage space, and thirty-seven energized (37) parking spaces; the proposed space must be available approximately thirty-six (36) 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 include the main floor; if multiple floors are proposed they must be consecutive; must be contiguous within each floor; access to a freight elevator if the proposed office space is on multiple floors; the proposed space must have, or have the capacity to install a back door or other secondary egress; access to a loading dock must be available within the building; preference may be given to storage space located in the basement;

7. the proposed space must be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered; 8. parking for approximately fifteen (15) vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space; 9. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack; 10. after hours cleaning must be available; 11. be fully accessible to persons with a disability; 12. a public transit stop must be within 500 meters 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; 13. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use; 14. the physical characteristics of the Lands and Building and the area and environment surrounding it, including neighbouring lands uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of 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: Assiniboine River East to Red River North to Perimeter Highway (Hwy 101) South: Perimeter Highway (Hwy 101) East: Perimeter Highway (Hwy 101 West: Perimeter Highway (Hwy 101) at Assiniboine River, West to the Red River and North to Perimeter Highway (Hwy 101)

In the event of any discrepancy between the attached map and text description of the geographic boundaries, the text description shall prevail. This map is to be used for presentation purposes only and is not a legal document. 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.