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Capitol and Myrtle Garage Elevator Modernization: The Agency is updating and modernizing the elevator at the Capitol & Myrtle Garage. The current unit is 20+ years old and replacement parts are no longer available. The Agency advertised an RFP, and a Pre-bid meeting was held on February 20, 2024. Final bids were due March 13 at 3pm. Four bids were received, and Barrier Building Inc was the lowest bidder ($430,000). The board approved the project during the April meeting and the project is underway. The lead time to receive the necessary parts for the elevator modernization is 28 weeks with delivery anticipated in late December 2024. Barrier Building is constructing the new elevator control room on the first floor of the garage with elevator upgrades commencing in early January 2025. The estimated completion date is February 2025. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

City Go: This partnership of Valley Regional Transit, the City of Boise, ACHD Commuteride, Boise State University, St Luke’s Hospital, Downtown Boise Association, and CCDC involves marketing its alternative transportation products and services to the downtown community. The CCDC Board approved a renewed Memorandum of Understanding for City Go at its October 2020 meeting. VRT’s FY25 annual financial request of CCDC will be on the October 2024 Consent Agenda. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

Rooftop Solar Feasibility Study: In support of the City’s Climate Action goals, the Agency initiated this study to determine the feasibility of installing rooftop solar arrays on each of the six current ParkBOI facilities downtown. Kimley-Horn & Associates was selected from the Agency’s on-call roster to study each of the structures and their suitability for solar under current Idaho Power rate structures and various solar array ownership models. Kimley-Horn delivered a final report to the Agency in March 2024 following the Idaho Public Utilities Commission approval of requested rate changes from Idaho Power for solar providers. The consultant deliverable outlines the analysis process, findings, and recommendations on solar array implementation for each garage. Agency presented study findings to the Board at the March 2024 Board Meeting. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

Parking Access and Revenue Collection System (PARCS) Replacement: The existing system for controlling public entry/exit and payment for parking within five of the six ParkBOI facilities is approaching 10 years in service in 2024. Although the existing system is still operational, its functionality is limited compared to newer technologies and industry best practice is for PARCS replacement every 10 years. Through an RFQ process, the Agency selected Kimley-Horn & Associates to assist with analyzing the current facilities and current PARCS equipment, investigate current PARCS technologies on the market that would be suitable for ParkBOI facilities, lead stakeholder outreach to define desirable PARCS characteristics, assist the Agency in developing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure the new PARCS, and manage the installation and testing phase of the project.  The consultant prepared the final Existing Conditions, PARCS Assessment and Best Practices Report in late March 2024 and developed final specifications for the future PARCS system. The Agency advertised the RFP in September 2024 with proposals due on October 21, 2024. Four proposals were received by the deadline. The Agency will select a PARCS vendor by January 2025 and installation of the new PARCS will begin in spring/summer 2025. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

9th & Front Stair Tower Enclosure and Elevator Modernization: The Agency is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from all five of its prequalified architecture firms for a two-part project at the 9th & Front ParkBOI Parking Garage. An assessment completed in early 2024 determined that the three existing parking garage elevators are approaching the end of their service life and need modernization. The garage also exhibits two external stair towers with open-air designs that have required regular maintenance to preserve the structural integrity and safety of the towers.  This project will address both the design for the elevator modernization and provide an alternate analysis that compares multiple ways to enclose each stair tower. This project aims to protect and extend the lifespan of CCDC’s assets, while improving the functionality of the property and ensuring a safe environment for all users. A pre-submittal conference and site tour was held on December 19, 2024, and SOQ submissions are due January 15, 2025. Project Lead: Kassi Brown

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