Sacramento International Airport (SMF) operators the Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) has released a new request for qualifications (RFQ) in the search for a private developer to partner with the facility on a consolidated rental car facility. SMF will construct a multi-level facility south of the current parking garage, enabling the airport to relocate all rental car facilities to one building, reduce roadway congestion and eliminate the need for shuttle buses. The project, estimated to cost $390 million and be primarily funded by customer facility charge revenues collected by rental car companies, is part of the SCDA’s $1.3-billion SMForward Capital Investment Program. As a next step, the SCDA will host an industry presentation on January 7, 2025 for interested firms to learn more about the procurement process.
“Travelers continue to discover that SMF is an easy-to-navigate gateway to explore all that makes Northern California and its surrounding areas so special,” said Cindy Nichol, Sacramento County’s director of airports. “Being able to deliver a world-class rental car experience is critical to ensuring we hit the mark on that experience. Delivering this project through an innovative public-private partnership demonstrates the commitment we have to leveraging private sector expertise and funding to enhance efficiency and outcomes.”
