Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Storage Yard Size - The size of the storage yard shall be sufficient to support current operations, support expansion of operations and provide space for emergency overflow storage (vehicles removed during snow emergencies). By estimate, an area of not less than three acres expandable to five acres. Note that vehicles must be parked in storage so that other vehicle(s) need not be removed to remove any other vehicle. 2. Yard Location - The yard shall be located within the County of Winnebago, Illinois. 3. Yard Construction - The yard surface should be constructed adequately to provide for appropriate storage and drainage. 4. Safety and Security - As a minimum, the following safety and security features shall be provided. a. A surrounding fence constructed of solid metal of chain link. b. Flood light sufficient to cover the entire yard area to operate during all hours of darkness. 5. Zoning and Codes – The yard and associated structure shall meet all zoning requirements for the area and anticipated use, as well as meet all building and fire codes. The successful Proposer must have current zoning approval for its vehicle storage yard. 6. Separation of Vehicles – It is expected that the area of storage for impounds be physically separate from other vehicle storage if other vehicles are to be stored in the same yard. 7. Maintenance – It is expected that the following maintenance items be provided for. a. Immediate repair of any damage to the security fence or failure of the flood lighting. b. Repair of the yard surface such as water or potholes and cleanup of vehicle parts and debris. c. Snow removal accomplished in timely manner so as not to have snow impede impound operations.
