MacroAir Facility Evaluation

Comprehensive Analysis of 7 DFW Area Facilities

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Executive Summary

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.

Commercial Real Estate Pricing Notes

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.

Item of Note

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.

Cost Range

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.

Space Options

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.

Infrastructure

Electrical capacity ranges from 400A to 2,000A. Construction dates span from 1980s to 2024, offering both modern facilities and cost-effective options.

Quality Rating Scale

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.

Detailed Facility Analysis

Facility #6: Mockingbird
Office Finish Quality
5/5 ★★★★★
Office Size
5/5 ★★★★★
Warehouse Quality
4/5 ★★★★☆
Overall Value
5/5 ★★★★★
Total Space: 51,264 sq ft
Office: 7,000 sq ft
Warehouse: 44,264 sq ft
Electrical: 2,000 amps
Construction: 1981
Annual Cost: $628,000
Monthly Cost: $52,300
Former auto parts assembly facility - pre-configured for manufacturing
Specialized AC production areas for motors and circuit boards
Half warehouse has AC, massive electrical capacity
Largest office space with excellent finishes
Office space separated into 3,500 sq ft pods
$16k annual increase vs current facility
Facility #7: King William
EVALUATED
Office Finish Quality
5/5 ★★★★★
Office Size
5/5 ★★★★★
Warehouse Quality
4/5 ★★★★☆
Overall Value
4/5 ★★★★☆
Total Space: 48,000 sq ft
Office: 6,000 sq ft
Warehouse: 42,000 sq ft
Electrical: 1,800 amps
Annual Cost: $605,000
Monthly Cost: $50,400
FULL warehouse AC with sectioning capability
Excellent 5/5 office ratings with good size break room
$7k annual savings vs current facility
1800A electrical capacity for heavy operations
Facility #3: Express St
EVALUATED
Office Finish Quality
3.5/5 ★★★☆☆
Office Size
5/5 ★★★★★
Warehouse Quality
3.5/5 ★★★☆☆
Overall Value
5/5 ★★★★★
Total Space: 50,000 sq ft
Office: 5,000 sq ft
Warehouse: 45,000 sq ft
Electrical: 400A (needs upgrade)
Construction: 1985
Annual Cost: $527,000
Monthly Cost: $44,000
$85k annual savings with negotiation room
Partition wall with forklift doors for warehouse/assembly separation
Most private offices, insulated ceiling and rock walls
Electrical upgrade needed (400A to higher capacity)
1985 construction but well-maintained
Facility #1: Basswood
EVALUATED
Office Finish Quality
5/5 ★★★★★
Office Size
4/5 ★★★★☆
Warehouse Quality
5/5 ★★★★★
Overall Value
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Total Space: 65,000 sq ft
Office: 3,000 sq ft
Warehouse: 62,000 sq ft
Electrical: 1,000A
Construction: 2024 (Brand New)
Annual Cost: $731,000
Monthly Cost: $60,900
Brand new 2024 construction, never occupied
Largest warehouse space (62k sq ft)
Pristine condition with modern systems
$119k annual cost increase vs current facility
No warehouse AC, heat only
Facility #2: Next to Basswood
EVALUATED
Office Niceness
5/5 ★★★★★
Office Size
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Warehouse Quality
4.5/5 ★★★★★
Overall Value
4/5 ★★★★☆
Total Space: 40,000 sq ft
Office: Smaller (expandable)
Warehouse: 40,000 sq ft
Electrical: 600A (upgradable)
Annual Cost: $484,000
Monthly Cost: $40,300
$128k annual savings - best cost reduction
Excellent office finishes (5/5 niceness)
Bigger bullpen, 3 offices, expandable
Very small break room
Office size limitation but expandable
Facility #5: Westpark
EVALUATED
Office Niceness
4/5 ★★★★☆
Office Size
4/5 ★★★★☆
Warehouse Quality
4/5 ★★★★☆
Overall Value
4/5 ★★★★☆
Total Space: 43,700 sq ft
Office: 3,740 sq ft potential
Warehouse: 40,000 sq ft
Electrical: 500A (expandable)
Construction: 1995
Annual Cost: $489,000
Monthly Cost: $40,750
Had BAF Basic 6 installed
Good break room and expansion potential
Conference room potential with wall addition
1995 construction - good bones for modifications
Facility #4: Trinity West
EVALUATED
Office Niceness
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Office Size
1/5 ★☆☆☆☆
Warehouse Quality
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Overall Value
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Total Space: 51,200 sq ft
Office: 1,800 sq ft
Warehouse: 51,200 sq ft
Electrical: 600A (upgradable)
Annual Cost: $500,000
Monthly Cost: $41,700
$112k annual savings - below market pricing
Largest warehouse space available
Great highway access (I-30, SH-360, SH-161)
Major renovations needed (office, lighting, break room)
No break room, no AC, no insulation
Facility #8: Belt Line
ELIMINATED
Overall Assessment
TOO SMALL
Total Space: 32,000 sq ft
Office: 4,000 sq ft
Reason Eliminated: Insufficient size for operations
Nicest area/location of all facilities
5 offices + conference room
Too small for MacroAir's operational needs

Quick Comparison Matrix

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 ★★☆☆☆

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