Leased Heated Warehouse and Office Space in the Moncton/ Dieppe Area

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking information on the availability of existing combined warehouse and office space for lease, meeting the following criteria: PREREQUISITE:

Information provided by the owner or an 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 private/public parking facilities. Agents submitting a response to this Request for Information (RFI) must provide the RCMP with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so. NOTE: Sub-leased space will not be accepted and/or reviewed.

This is not a tender process, nor a request for proposals, but only an inquiry as to the availability of space to lease. The RCMP will not necessarily invite offers or lease any space. The RCMP 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 RFI; or it may invite offers by way of public tender. The RCMP reserves the right to proceed with an invitation to Offer to Lease by inviting only parties deemed to most effectively meet specific operational, security and public safety requirements identified in the (RFI) process. The issuance of this RFI does not create an obligation for Canada and does not bind Canada legally or otherwise, to enter into any agreement or to accept or reject any suggestions. No payment will be made by Canada for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your response. Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. LOCATION: The location must be within the city limits of Moncton and/or Dieppe, New Brunswick LEASE TERM:

Potential Term of five (5) years with two (2) additional one (1) year options to renew commencing December 1, 2020. Proposed space must be available at least 3 months prior to the lease commencement date. Must be willing to use RCMP standard Lease.

REQUIREMENTS

Space: A Minimum of 1200 m2 of combined heated warehouse and office space as follows: WAREHOUSE: Minimum of 685 m2 of heated warehouse-type space with a ceiling height of 8.5 m. The ideal space would have enough room for parking 11 large vehicles inside and include space to store equipment. OFFICE: Minimum of 580 m2 of office space, including meeting room that can accommodate 24 persons, a server room, The ideal space would have office space that can accommodate workspace for 6 –10 persons, a meeting room that can accommodate up-to 24 persons, a kitchenette, men’s and women’s washrooms with plumbing that can accommodate a washer and dryer. EXTERIOR: Out-door Parking for a minimum of 10 vehicles and space for an exterior compound of approximately 172m2. The ideal space would have a fence surrounding the property.

Access: Two points of egress access to the site. 24/7 direct access inclusive of snow clearing; A minimum of two (2) ground level 14-foot overhead garage doors into the warehouse space to allow drive-in access.

Building Safety

Fire Alarm System must meet current codes and/or RCMP fit-up standards, already installed Sprinkler system must meet current codes and/or RCMP fit-up standards, already installed and able to accommodate in-rack sprinklers.  Meets all pertinent National Building and Fire codes as well all Provincial and/or Municipal Codes and/or Regulations relating to the building and/or property.

Meets all current environmental standards and is not and has never been contaminated, nor can the building contain asbestos. Fit-up: Ability to provide turn-key fit-up. Scope of Work is dependent on the site, but may include such items as design, security fencing, fenced compound, electrical fit up, parking, demising walls, washrooms, floor drains, LAN room and cable runs, etc., or additional requirements as may be identified by the RCMP based on existing conditions and submissions to meet RCMP operational and security standards.

Preference may be given to properties that meet all requirements. If existing space does not meet all requirements, but can be easily achieved, please identify the deficiencies.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

If awarded, there may be a security requirement, which may entail the following: a) Personnel Security Screening: Upon request by the RCMP, the Owner and any personnel working under the potential lease may be required to provide a valid Security Clearance and/or Criminal Record Check. and/or  b) The Owner and their personnel must be willing to provide all necessary information to the RCMP in order to obtain the required security clearance. The security clearance process will be conducted by members of the RCMP Departmental Security Section and may be required prior to notification of award of any lease and/or at any time after the closing date of a successful offer submission, if deemed necessary. Failure to obtain and maintain a successful Security Clearance or comply with any of the security requirements will be considered non-compliant and/or the lease null and void and will be given no further consideration.

RESPONSES: A more detailed response may be requested at a later date. Required information:

Address of building Space size available please indicate one or multiple floors. (Provide floor plan if available) Interior and exterior photos Number of parking spaces Net Rental Rate for as is space Heat source Date of availability Contact name, telephone/cellular/facsimile number(s)

To reply to this RFI, please provide your response as follows: By email to: AR_Leasing@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Responses Requested by

It is the responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that its response in writing is received not later than July 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. AST.