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Expression of Interest – Indian Bay Field Facilities

The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation (IBEC) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the lease and/ or purchase of IBEC’s remote cottage facilities Expressions of Interest are invited for the lease and/or purchase of the Indian Bay Field Facility – a remote cluster of cottage facilities including six independent two bedroom cottages, a cafeteria, and a laboratory/ dormitory facility and its supporting accessory buildings (storage shed, generator shed) located on Indian Bay Big Pond, Indian Bay Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sale and/or lease arrangements can include individual or multiple facilities.

CONTEXT Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation is a non-profit community organization with the goal of protecting Indian Bay watershed through research, community engagement and sound stewardship.

IBEC has the authority and responsibility for managing the Indian Bay watershed and is committed to conserving and protecting the Indian Bay Ecosystem watershed through continued conservation and stewardship.

This authority extends to the right to set fishing policies for the area; negotiate restrictions respecting local logging and other commercial operations recreational fishing in the Watershed; and, provide advice to government and community in the planning and management of recreational fishing activities in the watershed. In the past, IBEC has provided enforcement, stock assessment and research, stock enhancement and habitat improvement.

This expression of interest is being developed as part of the 5 year business planning process in order to identify alternative uses, and/or multi use arrangements for IBEC field facilities and gauge potential interest in business and/or partnership opportunities utilizing IBEC resources.

IBEC will continue to have the authority and responsibility for maintaining and protecting the Indian Bay Watershed.

GEOGRAPHY See Appendix B for Maps or visit the Google interactive map https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=208605724239730397951.0004d7d199d159f74 bce7&msa=0

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The Indian Bay watershed covers approximately 700 square kilometers and is comprised of 16 large ponds and a number of other smaller ponds. IBEC’s field facilities are located on Indian Bay Big Pond (also known as Number Two Pond). A network of old roads offer automobile access to several ponds, other ponds are accessible by use of ATV or pickup truck in the summer and snowmobile in Winter, as well as ponds that are only accessible by boat.

The field facility (left) is accessible by vehicle on old forest roads (blue line – 31 kms). The IBEC administrative office (right) is located along Route 320 in the Town of Indian Bay.

Located in Bonavista North, the field facility is accessible to vehicles on old forest resource roads approximately 31 kms from the Town of Indian Bay (Route 320). In the winter, access by snowmobile is available through the region’s service centre - the Town of Gander, as well as the nearby community of Benton.

Indian Bay Watershed lies in the North central Sub region of the Central Newfoundland Forest ecoregion and consists of mainly black spruce with some balsam fir, and a small portion of hardwoods.

The numerous large and small ponds in the watershed boast the largest brook trout in eastern Newfoundland, as well as salmon, char, smelt, and stickleback and banded killifish. Certain ponds in the Indian Bay Watershed are also home to the Banded Killifish, a small fish similar to minnows. As in other forested areas in Newfoundland, the

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watershed is also home to a variety of wildlife such as moose, bear, coyote, waterfowl and other bird species.

The Indian Bay Watershed is visited largely by cottage owners and avid outdoor enthusiasts, who utilize the area for hunting, fishing, and recreation. As such, there is also a tremendous opportunity for eco-tourism related activities in the region. Indian Bay Watershed is known as one of the best fishing spots for Brook Trout in Eastern Newfoundland.

OVERVIEW OF FACILITIES Please see Appendix A for images of the facilities.

The field station village, located at Indian Bay Big Pond (also referred to as Number two Pond) is comprised of 6 chalets (each 572 ft2), a main cafeteria (832 ft2), a generator shed (72 ft2) and storage shed (480ft2). Located just a short walk from the village is a laboratory/ dormitory facility (2050 ft2), with offices, four bedrooms, two partially completed bathrooms, two separate open spaces for dining, meeting, or group activities. Located just behind the large building is an additional storage shed measuring approximately 500ft2.

The Administrative office of the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation is located in the Town of Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada. It is an 1800 ft2 facility that is equipped with three offices, gallery/ meeting space, kitchen, bathroom, boardroom and storage of up to 2000ft2 (basement storage and storage room). The administrative building is not for sale, however, provisions can be made with interested entrepreneurs who wish to use part of this facility for coordination and administrative or storage purposes.

The Field Facility is crown land that is occupied under licence by the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation for a term of 50 years.

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Chalets - Indian Bay Field Facility

Age Constructed in 2007 (6 Individual Buildings)

Bathroom Three piece bathroom

Utilities 100 AMP electrical service, 25000W Diesel generator (collectively powered),

Style Custom Hardwood Interior, Pine Siding, Vinyl Windows

Kitchen Propane stove, cabinets, sink

Heating Woodstove, Electric Baseboard

Size 22 x 26 ft (572 Ft2)

Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms, 4 Twin Beds with mattresses.

Plumbing Seasonal Water Pump, Propane Hot Water Tank, Modern Plumbing, Septic (collective)

Location Indian Bay Field Facility

Details Outdoor Patio, Wheelchair Access (one unit),furniture available, two 3000W Backup Generators (Gasoline) 4

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Cafeteria - Indian Bay Field Facility

Age Constructed in 2007

Bathroom Three piece Bathroom (shower, sink, toilet)

Utilities 100 AMP electrical service, 25000W Diesel generator (collective), Propane Hookup

Style Custom Hardwood Interior, Pine Siding, Vinyl Windows

Kitchen Commercial cooktop and stove (electric/ propane), refrigerator, deep freeze, counter, sink Bedrooms none

Heating Electric Baseboard

Size 26 x 32 ft (832 Ft2)

Location Indian Bay Field Facility

Plumbing Seasonal Water Pump, Propane Hot Water Tank, Modern Plumbing, Septic (collective)

Details Outdoor Patio, Wheelchair Access ,storage room, furniture available (tables and chairs)

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Expression of Interest – Indian Bay Field Facilities Large (dormitory and meeting) Facility - Indian Bay Field Facility

Age Constructed in 1991

Bathroom Two Bathrooms (partially completed)

Utilities 100 AMP electrical service, generator, Propane Hookup,

Style Custom plywood/ aspenite Interior, Some Tile Flooring, Pine Siding, Vinyl Windows

Kitchen Propane hookup, deep freezer, counter, sink

Heating Woodstove

Size 2050 Ft2 (Main Building) Approx 500 ft2 (Storage Shed)

Bedrooms Four Bedrooms (8 person occupancy)

Plumbing Modern Plumbing (partially disconnected), Septic (individual)

Location Indian Bay Field Facility

Details Outdoor Patio, Storage,

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Expression of Interest – Indian Bay Field Facilities Equipment and Generator Shed - Indian Bay Field Facility

Age Constructed in 2007

Bathroom None

Utilities None

Style Plywood Flooring and ceiling, Pine Siding (Storage Shed), Vinyl Windows (Storage Shed)

Kitchen None

Heating None

Size

Bedrooms

Plumbing

Storage Shed - Approximately 20 x 24 (480 ft2), Generator Shed Approximately 6 x 12 (72 ft2)

None

None

Location Indian Bay Field Facility

Details Shed contains a 25000W Diesel generator and Two 3000W Back-up Generators (gasoline)

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CONDITIONS: IBEC is interested in pursuing and supporting activities consistent with its mandate.

This would include all activities associated with:     

Winter and summer tourism activities Ecotourism Watershed management School programming and other educational activities Youth camps

We are encouraging anyone with interest in leasing/purchasing the facilities to please put your name forward and let us know the following:        

Your name and contact information, What other businesses you currently own, have owned, or have operated in the past Your purpose and/or proposed use for the facilities Any requirements for leasehold improvements Proposed pricing for purchase or lease and associated terms Your expectations with respect to the lease and/ or purchase of the facilities Expectations for any ongoing support from IBEC Other issues as appropriate

IBEC recognises that this proposal may require further discussions and negotiations and that interested parties may not be able to put forward a comprehensive proposal at this time.

SUBMISSIONS Sale and/or lease arrangements can include individual or multiple facilities.

Submissions will be accepted any time during regular business hours after the publication of this Request and must be received no later than April 19, 2013.

By Email, Registered Mail, Courier, Hand-delivery to: Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation General Delivery Indian Bay, NL Ph: (709) 522-3222 director.ibec@eastlink.ca

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For questions concerning this request, please contact the Indian Bay Ecosystem by email or by telephone.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION See Appendix A – Images of Facilities See Appendix B – Supporting Maps

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Appendix A – Images of Facilities Additional images are available by contacting the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation by email or telephone Chalets – Indian Bay Field Facility

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Expression of Interest – Indian Bay Field Facilities Bedroom and Bathroom in Chalets – Indian Bay Field Facility

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Expression of Interest – Indian Bay Field Facilities Living Space in Chalets – Indian Bay Field Facility

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Cafeteria – Indian Bay Field Facility

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Storage and Generator Sheds – Indian Bay Field Facility

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Indian Bay Ecosystem Administration Office – Town of Indian Bay

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Appendix B – Maps Please visit http://goo.gl/maps/WLrlo for a web based interactive map

The field facility (left) is accessible by vehicle on old forest roads (blue line – 31 kms). The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation’s administrative office (right) is located along Route 320 in the Town of Indian Bay.

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This map shows the location of the field facilities (left), Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation Administrative Office (right) on Newfoundland’s Northeast Coast. The nearby communities of Gander and New Wes Valley are visible

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Map of Central Newfoundland showing the location of the Indian Bay Field Facilities (left) as well as the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation’s administrative office (right)

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