For Lease: Two NCC Properties in Ottawa–Gatineau

Published on September 17, 2012
Photo of 150 Middle Street in Ottawa and 1055 Aylmer Road in Gatineau, Canada
150 Middle Street, Ottawa (left) and 1055 Aylmer Road (right)
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If interested in either heritage property (150 Middle Street in Ottawa or 1055 Aylmer Road in Gatineau), submit your proposal by October 31.

Call for Proposals

We are looking for public or private parties to lease the existing buildings and land at:

  • 150 Middle Street in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1055 Aylmer Road in Gatineau, Quebec.

To lease one of these properties, submit a proposal or business plan that addresses the criteria noted below.

Heritage Properties for Lease

150 Middle Street, Ottawa

This heritage property is located on Victoria Island, on the Ottawa River between the Chaudière and Portage Bridges. Built in 1880, the building was formerly the office of Bronson and Co. It was designated a “recognized” federal heritage building in 1991.

Property Details

  • 0.2 hectares of land in an area of national interest
  • 0.48 square metres (5,134 square foot), two-storey heritage building
  • Area for kitchen facilities
  • 5 washrooms
  • Parking area
  • Close to downtown Ottawa and Gatineau

NCC Objectives for 150 Middle Street

To see the property used for one of the following purposes.

  • Retail
  • Restaurant
  • Cultural activities
  • Recreational activities
  • General commercial activities
  • Arts

1055 Aylmer Road, Gatineau

This heritage property is located at the corner of Aylmer and Allen roads in Gatineau. Built in 1890, the building was formerly the Old McConnell House. It was designated a “recognized” federal heritage building in 1985.

Property Details

  • 0.5 hectares of land
  • 0.34 square metres (3,659 square foot), two-storey, wood heritage building
  • Kitchen facilities
  • 1 washroom
  • Parking area
  • Located next to the Champlain Golf Club and 1.5 km west of the Champlain Bridge

NCC Objectives for 1055 Aylmer Road

To see the property used for one of the following purposes.

  • Retail
  • Restaurant
  • Cultural activities
  • Recreational or leisure activities
  • General commercial activities

Site Visits

Site visits will be conducted on September 26 and October 12, 2012, by appointment only. To attend, email us at properties-immobiliers@ncc-ccn.ca or call us at 613-239-5093.

Selection Process and Deadline

To apply, submit your written proposal or business plan to the NCC via email on or before 5 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Proposals or business plans received after that date and time may not be considered.

Criteria

Your proposal or business plan should address the following:

  1. Your vision for the lands and existing infrastructure.
  2. Your strategic approach for implementing your vision.
  3. The opportunities and constraints that you foresee in terms of the property’s heritage qualities and how you would respond to them.
  4. The proposed timing for your project and an indication of a proposed lease term.
  5. Information about the market feasibility of your proposal or business plan and the economic factors that will contribute to its success.

Evaluation

We will evaluate proposals or business plans for each property in light of their overall contribution to the NCC’s objectives for that property.

Your proposal or business plan must contain sufficient concept details and financial information for us to properly evaluate the feasibility and viability of the project.

Final Approval

The NCC, in its sole discretion, retains the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or business plans and to cancel this call at any time.