[rakerman]

Is there a discussion thread for the 90 Elgin building?

Demolish the seven-storey Lorne Building, formerly home to the National Gallery of Canada, and build a new 489,000-square-foot building on the site and adjacent surface parking lot.

Solicitation documents say the new building will house the Department of Finance and the Treasury Board Secretariat, both of which are currently in L’Esplanade Laurier.

Three pre-qualified firms, which Public Works refuses to identify, had until last month to respond to a request for proposals. Government officials hope to award a contract for 90 Elgin St. this fall so the building can be completed by the fall of 2014.