Common use of Physical Storage Clause in Contracts

Physical Storage. The Contractor will provide a records storage warehouse(s) that has a minimum storage capacity of at least 50,000 cubic feet in each Region of service. All records are to be stored in a manner such that all reasonable steps are taken for the protection and preservation of records. A portion of the storage warehouse must be environmentally controlled for temperature and humidity for the storage of sensitive records. The storage warehouse shall provide adequate shelving appropriate for various records, files, and cartons. The storage warehouse shall provide at a minimum, security in the form of physical deterrent and services protection and 24 hour burglar monitoring. The Contractor’s storage warehouse shall provide fire and flood protection, which shall include 24 hour monitoring of fire and smoke alarm systems. If the Contractor needs to increase the storage warehouse capacity during the contract term, the Contract will not include cost reimbursement for the additional capacity, utilization or transport to the larger storage warehouse and the Contractor will be responsible for any such costs.