INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) – Office space

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) 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 10 years, commencing on or about May 1, 2030, with a right of early termination anytime on or after May 1, 2038 provided written notice is given at least 12 months prior, plus an option to extend the lease for One (1) additional period of Two (2) years; • approximately 4,281 usable square metres (um2) of office space, and one (1) parking space; • the proposed space must be available approximately 65 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: 1. the proposed space should be within an office or commercial building; industrial type buildings and those with industrial space will not be considered. A mixed use building may be considered at the sole discretion of PSPC; 2. preference may be given to spaces with any or all of the following: a highly visible storefront space, on a main road, with direct pedestrian access from the street; 3. a minimum of 771 um2 of the proposed space must be located on a floor with public access; preference may be given to spaces located on the main floor; 4. the proposed space must be contiguous within each floor; 5. if the proposed space is offered on multiple floors, consecutive floors are preferred; 6. a dedicated telecommunication room measuring no less than 20.3 um² within the proposed space must be provided; this area will not form part of the Lessee’s usable area noted above but will be included in the rentable area calculation; 7. cleaning services will be required during business hours; 8. the proposed space must be fully accessible to persons with a disability; 9. parking for approximately 25 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space; 10. a public transit stop must be within 600 metres of the buildings 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 and there must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the building; 11. acceptable space for the installation of bicycle rack(s); 12. the physical characteristics of the lands and the building and the area and environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation; 13. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use; • the proposed space must be located in the city of Edmonton and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads): North: Whitemud Drive NW to 91 Street NW / 91 Street NW to Roper Road NW / Roper Road NW to 34 Street NW East: 34th Street NW South: Ellerslie Road SW West: 170th Street SW / Terwillegar Drive NW 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 PSPC’s Standards for Leased Accommodation, a copy of which may be obtained from the contact listed in Section F; Note: PSPC 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.