N.G. JACOBSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

NGJ was the Prime Designer for the cast-in-place concrete construction with post-tensioned decks and precast spandrels; Conceptual Design & Budget Cost Estimate for a 30,000 S.F. office building atop Phase II Parking Structure.

Phase II low bid 8.44% below Engineer’s estimate.  Low 4 bidders 6.7% below Engineer’s estimate.  Basic construction cost/car $5,979.

In addition, in 1994 NGJ performed a campus-wide Parking Revenue/Access Control Study along with design and construction  administration services for surface parking lot restoration, drainage improvements & underground conduit for future CCTV at VMC.   The parking revenue study consisted of a cordon count of vehicles entering the Campus, which averaged 5,000 vehicle exits between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.  Utilizing various rate structure scenarios,  the initial study was based on a 256-day per year (5-day week, less holidays) gross revenue estimates.  Based on the rate structures implemented, this Study projected annual gross revenue estimates on the order of $1M to $5M.

To minimize queuing delays with exit cashiering, the Revenue Study recommended the use of a networked numbered stall prepayment system.  Analysis of this type of revenue control system indicated a greater return with less personnel operations cost, and potential delays from exiting cashiering.  This recommended Revenue Control System is similar to the 3rd Level short-term parking area at Sea-Tac International Airport with the exception that the individual’s time could be extended at remote locations.  Recommendations from this Study have not been implemented at VMC due to the current competition by other Medical Institutions.