Specifications include, but are not limited to: Architectural Services for the CONRAC project are anticipated to include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Planning for the overall Rental Car Campus a. Forecasting future activity levels, rental car volumes, operational hours and fleet mix. b. Reviewing existing roadway access, traffic flow and signage. c. Developing alternative access roadway options to optimize customer convenience while minimizing traffic flow in front of the terminal building. d. Considering connections between the new parking deck and the terminal and optimizing pedestrian flow. e. Meeting with the rental car companies to better understand their requirements. f. Siting the structure after examining the pros and cons of alternative locations. g. Conducting necessary surveys, geotechnical reports, reviewing existing structures, and performing field investigations as needed. h. Obtaining required environmental approvals. i. Conducting a financial feasibility study including a review of lease rates and CFCs, which are anticipated to be a primary source of revenue for the project, and examining financing options, interest rates, and loan terms. 2. Designing the Parking Deck a. Coordinating with rental car companies, XNA staff, and the XNA board of directors as programming and concepts are developed. b. Phasing the design as directed by XNA staff with the understanding that the project may be halted if adequate funding is not secured or is interrupted. c. Preparing detailed plans and specifications.
