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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has launched the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of  the Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility (CONRAC) PPP project at L.A. Airport (US).

The ConRAC project involves the construction and design of a facility that will accommodate more than 20 car rental at one location, eliminating more than 3,200 daily rental car shuttle trips on city streets and CTA roadways. The new project will help liberating space and alleviate traffic in the Central Terminal (CTA).

The ConRAC is part of the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), aimed to deliver a world-class transportation system to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through PPP model.

This programme also include the development of the the APM system, which will consist of an elevated 2.25-mile-long guideway with six stations, pedestrian bridges to airport terminals, parking garages and fixed facilities. The AMP will connect the Central Terminal Area (CTA) with the new ConRAC, with stops in between at new airport parking facilities and a station connecting to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority regional transit system. 

As we reported in late February, LAWA determined, after evaluating several different delivery methods, that the design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) method is best suited to deliver at least two elements of LAMP: the APM and CONRAC.

The capital cost estimates and concession duration for both elements are: 

• APM: US$2,150 million ‐ US$2,500 million (30 to 35 years).
• CONRAC: US$850 million to US$1,000 million (20 to 35 years).

According to sources, LAWA Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint said:

“The ConRAC is a big piece of the puzzle as we address the biggest issue at LAX, growing traffic congestion. This new facility will significantly improve the customer experience by relocating into one site more than two dozen car rental agencies currently scattered throughout neighbouring communities.

“The ConRAC and roadway improvements will allow travellers to efficiently reach their rental car company and more quickly find their way to and from the I-405 and the region’s freeway system. Also, rental car drivers unfamiliar with Los Angeles can more easily find their rental company when their return to LAX.”

The deadline for Submission of Qualifications is 2pm on Tuesday 21 February 2017.

RFQ respondents are encouraged to attend the Pre-Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Conference, that will be held on 14 December at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 W. Century Blvd, followed by a LAMP Business Opportunities Forum.