Seeking Industrial Warehouse Spaceview on SAM.gov

Expression of Interest UT-Battelle, LLC (UT-B) is the Managing and Operating Contractor for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and is issuing this Expression of Interest (EOI) to conduct market research in an effort to identify parties with an interest in partnering with UT-B to replace aging facilities and to provide additional space for new and expanding programs in or around the vicinity of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-B may seek to secure space that meets the requirements outlined as follows: Overview: This lease outlines requirements for industrial warehouse space, establishing comprehensive standards for design, construction, accessibility, environmental conditioning, and safety. The Lessor is fully responsible for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the building in compliance with all federal, state, and local codes throughout the lease term. Property location must reside in the delimited area within 10 miles of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Key Requirements: 1. General Construction & Certification All work must be performed by licensed, skilled mechanics/laborers and is subject to on-site inspection by the Company during progress and post-completion. Space must possess a current, valid occupancy permit issued by the local jurisdiction. Prior to occupancy, the Lessor must furnish, at no cost to the Company, a certification bearing the seal of a Tennessee-licensed architect or engineer verifying that the facility satisfies lease terms and all applicable municipal, state, and federal building, fire, life safety, and accessibility codes. 2. Space & Structural Specifications Usable Area: Minimum of 50,000 usable square feet suitable for handling, sorting, and storage of property and equipment. Clear Height: Minimum 24-foot high clear area to the lowest obstruction. Office & Support Spaces: Includes one 10' x 13' office, polished concrete floors for office space, and grind-and-seal concrete floors across warehouse spaces. Floor Slab: High-strength 6-inch concrete slab. Doors: At least two 16' x 16' roll-up doors (with a minimum of one 16-foot roll-up door specified for delivery access). Loading Dock: At least one (1) depressed loading dock or pit dock equipped with a functional manual or hydraulic dock leveler capable of supporting a loaded forklift (25,000 lbs. capacity or higher), bridging safely to truck beds, adjusting to standard trailer heights, and supporting secured access and remote camera/alarm monitoring. 3. Environmental Controls & Utilities Climate Control: Strict continuous HVAC control maintaining temperatures between 65°F and 75°F during operating hours (and set no higher than 55°F during non-working heating hours) with relative humidity maintained strictly below 60% at all times. Thermostats must be secured via key or locked cage. Ventilation & Air Quality: Ventilation conforming to ASHRAE Standard 62.1, with restrooms exhausted at a minimum of 10 air changes per hour. Indoor air quality conta…