INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE SPACES OFFERED AS PART OF A LEASE-PURCHASE PROJECT IN THE CITIES OF OTTAWA OR GATINEAU

Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking Expressions of Interest for a lease-purchase project to acquire mixed-use properties, existing facilities, or development opportunities in Ottawa or Gatineau. The requirement is for a stand-alone detached building featuring approximately 19,123 square metres of contiguous warehouse space and 3,549 square metres of contiguous office space, along with at least 251 exclusive parking spaces. The facility must support 24/7 operations and a peak workforce of 660 staff, with specific technical requirements including a minimum clear height of 10 metres for at least 11,500 square metres of the warehouse, an industrial concrete slab capable of supporting 1,586 kg/m2, and site access suitable for 22.23 metre tractor-trailers with a 27.5 metre turning radius. The proposed lease-purchase term is approximately 20 years, with a commencement date around November 1, 2031, and a requirement for the space to be available for fit-up 99 weeks prior. This process is an inquiry into space availability to create a source list and is not a formal tender or request for proposal. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 18, 2026, including proof of ownership, site mapping, and authorization letters for agents. Future successful candidates will be required to hold a Reliability level security clearance granted by the Contract Security Program of PWGSC.