GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES $697,820 CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE SPACE

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FREDERICTON, January 28 2005 -- A $697,820 competitive contract has been awarded to Simpson Building Contractors, of Fredericton, N.B., to renovate a helicopter hangar into new office space within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) headquarters in Fredericton. This contract will be completed in early May 2005. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and MP for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. "The company will transform and renovate an existing hangar at the RCMP headquarters in Fredericton," said Minister Scott. "These renovations will provide the Mounties with additional office space to meet the increased challenges of ensuring the safety and security of the local community. This contract demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to the efficient use of public property." Simpson Building Contractors will convert the existing hangar within the RCMP premises into office spaces. It will carry out mechanical and electrical adjustments to go with the new installations. Funding for this contract was provided for in the March 2004 Federal Budget. For information on contracting opportunities with the Government of Canada, visit www.merx.com, Canada's official, public sector electronic tendering service. - 30 - For further information, media may contact: Renée David Press Secretary Office of Minister Brison (819) 997-5421 Pierre Téotino Senior Media Relations Advisor PWGSC (819) 956-2310

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