REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Warehouse/Open Space Rental in Halifax and Fredericton

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking information on the availability of existing warehouse-type/ open space for rent, on a full time basis, for two (2) different locations meeting the criteria described in the attached document.LOCATIONS:1- The first location should be within the greater Fredericton area and within 30 kms of the CBSA’s New Brunswick office located at 495 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB. Venues located outside of the preferred area may be considered.2- The second location should be within the greater Halifax area and within 30 kms of the CBSA’s Nova Scotia office located at 263 Suzie Lake Crescent, Halifax, NS. Venues located outside of the preferred area may be considered.Potential vendors may submit a response for one (1) of the two (2) locations or for both locations.This is not a tender process, nor a request for proposals, but only an inquiry as to the availability of space to rent. The CBSA will not necessarily invite offers or rent any space. The CBSA may issue an invitation to tender for this possible renting requirement or other renting 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 CBSA reserves the right to proceed with an invitation to Offer to Rent 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.