Leasing - RFI # 523027

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF CARMAN, ROSEBANK, ROLAND AND MORDEN, MANITOBA File No. 523027

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is seeking information for the possible lease of space that meets the following criteria:

(A) Lease components A lease term of seven (7) years, commencing on or about October 1, 2013, plus one (1) option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of three (3) years; with the amount of space equal to approximately 309 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space with an outdoor storage area which shall allow for a 12' X 14' (approximately) storage shed, and eleven (11) energized parking spaces; and available at least twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the above-noted commencement date so all spaces may be prepared for occupancy. The office component of the leased premises must be located on the main floor of the building being offered and cannot be directly adjacent to any food establishments.

Only buildings or sites within the communities of Carman, Rosebank, Roland and Morden will be considered. PWGSC may wish to visit or inspect the premises upon reasonable notice. PWGSC's Standards for Leased Accommodation apply; a copy may be obtained through the contact person listed below.

(B) Physical characteristics The physical characteristics of the lands, building, area and environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses, must be compatible with the lessee's intended use of the accommodation, and the space proposed must be in a good quality building-all as determined strictly in the lessee's sole discretion.

(C) Response in writing or by facsimile Interested parties are requested to reply in writing to the following address:

Public Works and Government Services Canada Contracting Services Bid Receiving Unit 100-167 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2Z1

Or by facsimile to 204-983-4444

Please indicate File No. 523027 on all correspondence.

(D) Response Required by: Responses to this Request for Information are required by May 22, 2012.

(E) Information provided by the owner or an owner's agent Information provided by the owner or by the owner's agent shall include the location of the building, current zoning, specific location of space within the building, area of space and details pertaining to the above-noted requirement and private/public parking facilities. Agents submitting a response to this Request for Information shall provide PWGSC with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so. Please indicate File No. 523027.

(F) Security requirement For this potential lease project or for any other leases, the building owner must obtain the required security screening level "RELIABILITY" from the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) of PWGSC prior to the offer. All parties interested in this potential lease project are invited to obtain a security screening level in advance. Information regarding security screening can be obtained on the website of the CISD/PWGSC at http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Please contact the person listed below (item G) to initiate the security screening process.

(G) For Information: For more information, please contact Michelle Perera, Leasing, at 204-983-6725 or by email at michelle.perera@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca and refer to File No. 523027.

This is not a tender process, nor a request for proposals, but only an inquiry as to the availability of space to lease. PWGSC will not necessarily invite offers or lease any space. PWGSC may issue an invitation to tender for this possible leasing requirement or other leasing requirements based on information it receives as a result of this advertisement or based on any other information that may come to its attention prior to the closing date of the tender; or it may invite offers by way of public tender. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.