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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

9th & Front Garage Tier 1 Repairs Project: This repair work consists of routing and sealing exposed cracks and efflorescence on the underside of the concrete slab on Levels 1,6 and 7 as well as cleaning and sealing cracks on the non-load-bearing CMU walls. Work began mid-July and was completed in late September 2024. Project cost was $46,055. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

Capitol & Myrtle Structural Repairs Project: Three areas on Levels 3 and 4 of the garages need pan deck repair due to water intrusion and corrosion. The scope of work consists of cutting and removing the damaged pan deck, fixing any issues with the concrete, and placing a new pan deck. New fireproof protection spray will be applied after the repairs are made. The project was advertised for formal bids in July 2024. Barrier Building was awarded the contract, and work was completed in October 2024. Total cost was $193,000. 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

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