SOW Bedford Warehouse 2026_v2.docx

Warehouse Rental – Statement of Work & Specifications Statement of Work The Brownstown Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest is looking for secured warehouse and parking space within Bedford city limits. The warehouse space must provide outdoor parking for cars and light trucks, trailers, and a small amount of heavy equipment. The indoor warehouse space must provide an insulated and heated air space. The space will be used for storing misc. vehicles, equipment, supplies etc. in order to support the Hoosier National Forests program of work. The terms of the lease will be for three years with two optional years. Easy access to a public road is a must due to vehicles towing trailers and heavy equipment. Below are specifications for the proposed site.

Minimum Specifications A facility of at least 4,500 square feet in one location consisting of:

· At least 1,800 square feet of insulated and heated workspace including:

· 10’ ceilings

· 1 bathroom with hot water

· Washer & Dryer hookup (appliances provided by government)

· Standard electrical outlets of which at least 7 are 20 amps.

· Adequate lighting for work environment

· Concrete floor

· Must be able to accommodate 2 - 24’ F550 fire trucks and other smaller vehicles

· Gas unit heater(s)

· 3 large overhead garage door with opener (10’ wide x 8’ tall)

· 1 dedicated outlet for air compressor (220 volt, amp rating TBD)

· 1 dedicated outlet for a welder (220 volt, amp rating TBD)

· 2 service doors

· The remaining balance of the square footage may not be heated but must be enclosed on at least 2 sides, may be multiple buildings and include:

· 10’ ceilings

· Concrete or gravel floors sufficiently level to safely store equipment and perform maintenance if needed

· Lighting desired but not required

· If entirely enclosed the entire area must be accessible through at least one overhead garage door or other securable door that is no smaller than 10 x 8’.

Parking Space Minimum Requirements

· Must be able to turn around a truck and trailer within the secured area with the other equipment stored in the parking area (70’ x 100’ unobstructed space) or provide drive through/around options to avoid unnecessary backing.

· Must be able to store 2 - 26’ trailers, 4 – 16’ trailers, and provide space to park 6 crew cab long bed pickup trucks.

· Parking surface must be gravel or better with proper drainage as to not allow standing water.

· Area must be secured with a chain-link fence or approved equal. The height of the fence shall be at least 6 feet chain-link with 3 barbed wire strands on top for a total height of 7 feet minimum.

· Minimum one chain-link gate to measure a minimum of 7 feet high (including 3 strands of barbed wire) x 12 wide to swing into the yard. Gate to be securely locked with a paddle lock.

General Requirements

· All doors to be keyed the same by deadbolt in conditioned and heated warehouse areas with a matching paddle lock for the gate and other secured warehouses. The doors will be keyed the same as our main office on Constitution Ave., in Bedford.

· Property must be mowed, brushed and neatly kept.

· Installation of sewer and water hookups for a washing machine and dryer in conditioned or heated space.

· Security lighting for the warehouses and parking areas.

· Tenant must be able to install security system at least in the conditioned and heated spaces.

· Owner will be responsible for government property damage due to neglect of building(s) and facility maintenance.

· Fence repair and general maintenance of facilities other than those mentioned below (responsibility of the government) are the responsibility of the owner.

· Snow removal is the responsibility of the government.

· Fire Extinguishers and their maintenance/inspection is the responsibility of the government.

· Light bulb replacement is the responsibility of the government.

· Mixed occupancy is acceptable as long as government facilities can be securely partitioned.

Utilities Anticipated utilities include sewer and water, electric, phone, and natural gas to be paid for by tenant directly to the utility company.