Category IV

CATEGORY IV CRITERIA

PLANNING/PHASING DESIGN ISSUES/ADMINISTRATION..... RATING (MAXIMUM 30 POINTS)

Scheduling – Describe project schedule in terms of: night (or day) work to minimize noise intrusion on neighbors; working around the facility’s peak operational periods; climatic considerations (severity of the winter/summer, periods of frequent rain, etc.); mitigating the impact on adjoining/adjacent facilities.
Environmental Controls – Describe methods of dust, water (hydrodemolition), fumes and noise control.
Communication – Describe methods of communicating project information, such as the schedule and the availability of parking to the facility users. Also, describe communication with neighbors regarding the project, schedule, environment controls, etc.
Phasing – Describe how the work for the project was phased to optimize parking availability and traffic flow. Describe how parking revenues were maximized during construction. Describe construction staging and storage of construction materials. If the project completely closed the facility, describe how existing parkers were accommodated (i.e., shuttles, other parking facilities, left to fend for themselves, etc.) Describe any unique aspects of phasing the project.
Administration – Describe any unique aspects of administrating the project, such as the type of contract, quantity measurements procedures, payment procedures, how escalation was handled if a multi-year project, design then build, design-build and construction management.
Quality Control – Describe quality control procedures, including testing, inspection, construction observations, warranties, guarantees, enforcing warranties and guarantees, etc.
General Design Issues – Describe any unique features in the design of the project.

OPERATIONAL/ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENTS..... RATING (MAXIMUM 15 POINTS)

This section evaluates improvements incorporated into the project to address existing shortcomings or to increase the efficiency and ease of facility operations. The criteria used to evaluate this section is the appropriateness of the methods used in solving the problems and the success achieved after implementation. Discuss the following as appropriate to your facility.

Operational Improvements – Explain any original problems, the solutions developed to solve the problems and how the implemented solutions increased efficiency, improved ease of use or relieved congestion.
Revenue Control Systems – Describe any deficiencies with the existing revenue control equipment and what changes in equipment, equipment location/layout, or control system were implemented to improve revenue control.
Entry/Exit Configuration – Describe any deficiencies with the existing layout of entry/exit locations and lanes in the facility, including location of control equipment and attendant booths, and how those conditions were resolved. Explain how the developed solutions were implemented and the success in reducing stacking, in reducing congestion and in handling inbound/outbound surges.
Vehicle and Pedestrian Flow – Describe any modifications that were made to improve vehicular or pedestrian flow through the facility and the success achieved in meeting the objectives.
Signage and Graphics – Describe any deficiencies with the existing wayfindings systems or if a new system was developed. Describe how the modified/new internal signage improved wayfinding for both groups. Note any special user groups, how they were accommodated, and/or any special graphics or art elements added to the facility.
Architectural Improvements – Describe any modifications/upgrades implemented to improve the appearance of the facade (exterior) and/or the vehicular and pedestrian entrances.
Internal Lighting – Describe any improvements made to the internal lighting system to improve general lighting levels, eliminate dark areas, enhance safety or increase energy efficiency. If the lighting source was changed, explain what source was chosen and why it was selected.
ADA Compliance – List ADA deficiencies identified during the survey phase. Explain what action was necessary to bring the facility into compliance and how compliance was achieved.

TECHNICAL INNOVATION........…………………. RATING (MAXIMUM 40 POINTS)

This section evaluates the parking consultant’s restoration design and the contractor’s implementation of that design. Contractor implementation of restoration project components is an indication of effective quality control and contractor pre-qualification requirements, and/or realistic project specifications. Contractor implementation is also an indication of the successful construction administration and coordination by the design professional, and in some instances the material or systems manufacturers. Therefore, technical innovations should not be documented if the contractor’s implementation of those project components was flawed or incomplete. Based on these considerations, document any innovations incorporated into the parking facility restoration project including the following:

Traffic control*
Work area isolation or occupied area protection
Accelerated restoration techniques*
Logistical issues for demolition, shoring, debris removal, concrete delivery, etc.
Complex structural repairs
Corrosion control measure, including cathodic protection systems
Waterproofing systems, including fume and odor controls
Performance monitoring of follow-up maintenance systems
Substantial cost savings or cost effectiveness*
Other program specifics
Site materials or system suppliers of products instrumental in the success of the project, especially if they collaborated in the development of non-typical or unique restoration measures.

(*Although these projects components may have been addressed in the Phasing/Design/Administration or Costs sections, they will also be considered in Technical Innovations if especially pertinent to the overall success of the project.)

COSTS........……………………………………. RATING (MAXIMUM 15 POINTS)

Explain, in narrative format, the costs associated with the project and address the differences, if any, between the established budget, the actual bid/award cost and the final project cost. Costs should not include costs for project design, land or utility relocation. Describe any conditions unique to the parking facility and how these conditions impacted the final overall cost of the renovation/restoration project. Indicate the impact that the operational improvements incorporated into the renovated/restored parking facility had on the cost of this project. Explain the cost implications of the aforementioned phasing design issues and technical innovations.

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