Comprehensive Analysis of 7 DFW Area Facilities
Current Baseline: MacroAir's San Bernardino facility costs approximately $612,000 annually. This evaluation analyzed 7 potential DFW facilities to support expansion and operational optimization.
Negotiation Potential: Facility lease rates typically come down 10-15% from list prices through negotiation.
OPEX Structure: Operating expenses (OPEX) are paid as part of your total cost and cover taxes, utilities, maintenance, insurance, and common area expenses. There is usually an annual reconciliation at year-end to adjust for actual vs. estimated costs.
HVLS Fans: Only one facility (Westpark) had existing HVLS (High Volume Low Speed) fans installed.
Warehouse AC: Only 1.5 facilities had air conditioning in warehouse spaces - King William (full AC) and Mockingbird (half warehouse AC). Most facilities rely on heating only with natural ventilation.
Annual costs range from $489k to $731k, with most facilities offering savings compared to current San Bernardino operations. Note: Additional 10-15% savings expected through lease negotiations.
Warehouse spaces range from 28k to 62k sq ft, with office spaces from 1.8k to 7k sq ft. Multiple configurations available to match operational needs.
Electrical capacity ranges from 400A to 2,000A. Construction dates span from 1980s to 2024, offering both modern facilities and cost-effective options.
Rating Baseline: 3/5 represents equivalent quality to current San Bernardino facility. Ratings above 3/5 indicate superior finish quality, while ratings below represent lower standards.
Current San Bernardino Baseline: ~$612,000 annually
| Facility | Total SF | Office SF | Warehouse SF | Lease Rate/SF | Annual Cost | Monthly Cost | Savings vs Current | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next to Basswood (#2) | 40,000 | Smaller | 40,000 | $11.25 | $484,000 | $40,300 | +$128,000 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Westpark (#5) | 43,700 | 3,740 | 40,000 | $11.21 | $489,000 | $40,750 | +$123,000 | ★★★★☆ |
| Trinity West (#4) | 51,200 | 1,800 | 51,200 | $9.44 | $500,000 | $41,700 | +$112,000 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Express St (#3) | 50,000 | 5,000 | 45,000 | $10.40 | $527,000 | $44,000 | +$85,000 | ★★★★☆ |
| King William (#7) | 48,000 | 6,000 | 42,000 | $12.59 | $605,000 | $50,400 | +$7,000 | ★★★★☆ |
| Mockingbird (#6) | 51,264 | 7,000 | 44,264 | $12.25 | $628,000 | $52,300 | -$16,000 | ★★★★★ |
| Basswood (#1) | 65,000 | 3,000 | 62,000 | $11.25 | $731,000 | $60,900 | -$119,000 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Belt Line (#8) | 32,000 | 4,000 | 28,000 | $13.96 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ★★☆☆☆ |