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Lease Requirements Project: 202600177 - NEW SPACE REQUIREMENT - QUESNEL, BC

This space requirement is for less than 5,000 sq. ft. and will be posted on this site for a minimum of one week. (Closes: 05-May-2026 14:00:00)

The Province is seeking to secure premises that provide the best overall location, value, and functionality. Requirements may be met through a lease agreement using the Province’s standard form lease, with a target occupancy date of December 1, 2026, at the Province’s sole discretion.

The Province requires approximately 3,000 sq. ft. (280 m˛) of space for lease to be occupied by the Northern Health Authority (NHA). The premises must:
• Be single-floor, single-tenant occupancy.
• Accommodate 15 staff and visitors, primarily in open office areas.
• Include 7 enclosed spaces total (e.g., offices, meeting rooms, storage, and break room).

Proposals meeting these requirements are invited.

Preferred Location - Within the approximate boundaries shown below:
• North: Lewis Dr./ Bowron Ave.
• East: Murphy St.
• South: Marsh Dr./Moffatt Bridge Approach
• West: Lewis Dr.

Parking Requirements - On-site or within 305 m (1,000 ft):
• Four (4) fleet vehicles • Two (2) additional vehicles • Accessible parking: Eight (8) stalls adjacent to the building entrance

Parking must be paved, well-drained, and well-lit, with 24/7 access for the full term of the lease. Cost of parking to be included in the lease proposal.

Lease Terms - Commencement of Rent: The earlier of:
• Completion of Tenant Improvements, or
• End of a Fixturing Period of up to six (6) months.
• No Annual Base Rent, Taxes, or Operating Costs are payable during the Fixturing Period.

Term: Five (5) years, with one optional year renewal of up to five (5) additional years with the length of the renewal term at the sole discretion of the Tenant.

Evaluation: In evaluating any proposals received by the Province, consideration will be given to the following four major components of the proposal:
1. Financial Proposals – 35%
2. Target Commencement Date and Fixturing Period – 5%
3. Use of the RPD (Real Property Division) Standard Form Lease – 20%
4. Real Estate – 40%
o General appearance, quality, layout, and upkeep
o Geo-boundaries and walk/transit score
o Area reputation
o Value and suitability of existing tenant improvements

Please download: the complete Request for Lease Services (RFLS) document requirements to review the full project requirements.

Proposals must be submitted by no later than 2:00pm PST, May 5, 2026.

The Province reserves the right to negotiate any proposal and the lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

Contact:

Rori Hartnell, Lease Manager
Portfolio Branch
Real Property Division
Ministry of Infrastructure
Phone: 250 888-1037
Email: rori.hartnell@gov.bc.ca cc: linda.low1@gov.bc.ca

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