Description
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 October 1, 2029, with a right of early termination anytime on or after October 1, 2037 provided written notice is given at least 12 months prior, plus option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years;
• approximately 1,451 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space;
• the proposed space must be available approximately 37 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. a minimum of 665 um2 of the proposed space must be located on the main floor; 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;
2. the proposed space should be within an office or commercial type building; buildings situated within heavy or medium industrial zoning and industrial type buildings with warehouse or manufacturing space will not be considered. A mixed use building may be considered at the sole discretion of PSPC;
3. a dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 20 um2
within the proposed space must be provided; this will not form part of the Lessee's
usable area noted above but will be included in the rentable area calculation;
4. parking for approximately 10 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space;
5. cleaning services will be required during business hours;
6. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack;
7. fully accessible to persons with a disability;
8. a public transit stop must be within 600 metres of the building 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; there must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the building;
9. the physical characteristics of the lands and the building and the area and the environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation;
10. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use.
• the proposed space must be located in the city of Calgary and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):
North: Country Hills Blvd NW, 112 Ave NW, Sarcee Trail NW,144 Avenue NW,
South: 16 Ave NW (HWY 1)
East: Symons Valley Rd NW, Stoney Trail (201), Shaganappi Trail NW, John
Laurie Blvd NW, Brisbois Dr NW, Crowchild Trail NW (HWY 1A)
West: Mile Coulee Road, Crowchild Trail NW (HWY 1A),
Stoney Trail (201)
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.