(2026-29) SOLE SOURCE: TASK FORCE LEASE

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office ICAC Task Force is seeking a sole‑source lease renewal for its existing 11,000 sq ft office facility in Forest, Virginia, which houses a digital forensic laboratory, evidence storage, high‑speed fiber, and a 150 kW standby generator. The county has justified that no other commercial property in the area can meet both the size and specialized infrastructure requirements, making competition impracticable. The renewal covers a five‑year term with annual rent escalations, totaling approximately $767,000 over the contract period. • Lease renewal for a highly specialized 11,000 sq ft office space (Suites A‑D, 1085 Vista Park Drive, Forest, VA). • Required infrastructure includes forensic lab, evidence‑holding facilities, dual‑provider 2 Gbps fiber, and a large standby generator. • Total five‑year lease cost ≈ $767,065; annual rent starts at $144,480 and escalates each year. • Sole‑source justification required because no alternative properties in Forest meet the square‑footage and infrastructure criteria. • Approval chain includes department sign‑off, county administrator sign‑off, pending procurement manager and Board of Supervisors signatures.