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ParkBOI Rate and Product Analysis: Current hourly and monthly pass rates were implemented in spring 2022 and have not been updated since. The Agency selected Kimley Horn to assist with an evaluation of current rates and to make recommendations on future rates to be implemented in 2026. Kimley Horn will evaluate ParkBOI system performance, parking demand, future ParkBOI budgetary needs, local Boise market trends, as well as data from other comparable cities to develop their recommendations. Staff anticipate making a formal recommendation to the Board in early 2026 with implementation of new rates in winter/spring 2026. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

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. City and state inspections were conducted on March 12, and a 60-day temporary operation certificate was issued. Punch list items are complete, and the city has signed a completion certificate. There are a few outstanding items left to be completed. The project is now complete as of September, and the Agency has collected all close-out documents. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

Capitol and Myrtle Garage Rout & Seal Repairs: The Agency hired Jacobs Engineering Group as a design professional to provide services as follows: Provide construction documents and drawings, bid support, construction administration through project completion. Board approved the project May 12, 2025. Notice to proceed was issued on May 12 with a mobilization date on June 30, 2025. The project was completed in September 2025. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

10th & Front Garage Structural Repairs Phase 3: The Agency hired Desman or the third phase of structural concrete slab repairs focusing on (25) beam repair located on Level 3. Desman will provide final design services based on a previous 2020 assessment identifying the locations of structural repair needs. Desman will also provide assistance during bidding and services during construction. Bid Opening for the project was held on March 26th at 3pm with Sawtooth Caulking submitting the lowest responsive bid. The Agency approved the bid award in April 2025. Construction started as of May 2025 and will be completed in November 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 FY26 annual financial request of CCDC to be considered at the September 2025 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 identified Amano-McGann, Inc. as the highest ranked proposer and approved an agreement to complete the PARCS installation at the May 2025 Board Meeting. Installation of the new PARCS began in early August 2025. As of October 22, 2025, all 6 ParkBOI garages now have the new PARCS equipment fully installed and operational. Prior to final acceptance, a 30-day Operational Completion Test (OCT) will be conducted beginning October 30, 2025. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

9th & Front Stair Tower Enclosure and Elevator Modernization: This two-part project at the 9th & Front ParkBOI parking garage consists of the modernization of three elevators and the potential enclosure of two stair towers. 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 require regular maintenance to ensure 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. Cushing Terrell was selected as the design professional of record and Andersen Construction as the CM/GC. The elevator’s modernization scope of work is currently out to bid, and approval of Cushing Terrell’s next Task Order to design the stair tower enclosure will be requested at the November 3, 2025, meeting. Project Lead: Kassi Brown

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