Leasing - RFI # 524017

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 CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, SASKATCHEWAN File No. 524017

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 ten (10) years, commencing on or about September 1, 2013, plus an option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years; with the amount of space equal to approximately 334 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space, and two (2) parking spaces; and available at least eighteen (18) weeks prior to the above-noted commencement date so all space may be prepared for occupancy. The leased premises would be contiguous and located on the main floor. Preference may be given to highly visible storefront space with direct pedestrian access from the street. The leased premises must be located within the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

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 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 of which will be determined strictly at 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 Western Region Telus Plaza North, 5th floor 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6

Or by facsimile to 780-497-3510

Please indicate File No. 524017 on all correspondence.

(D) Response required by Responses to this Request for Information are required by May 24, 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 requirements 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. 524017.

(F) Security requirement For this potential lease project or for any other lease, the building owner must have obtained 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 Christie Koch, Leasing Officer, at 780-497-3990 or by email at christie.koch@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca and refer to File No. 524017.

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.