Item No.       7a_Supp 
Date of Meeting     October 28, 2014 
SeaTac International Airport 
NorthSTAR Program 
Program Commission Update 
Third Quarter 2014

NorthSTAR Program 
The North Sea-Tac Airport Renovation (NorthSTAR) Program is an unprecedented
working arrangement between the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines with the
goal to better serve passengers and improve operational efficiency. This program
brings together the north satellite expansion and renovation and several parallel
projects, including related main terminal improvements; refurbished north
satellite baggage system; and new exterior walkways, stairs and elevators at
Concourse C. 
Purpose: 
Improve the travel experience from airport drop-off to flight departure 
Improve working environment for employees 
Outcome: 
Facility modernization 
Seismic reinforcement of the North Satellite 
Enhanced traveler amenities 
New Contact Gates 
Long term energy savings and operational efficiencies 
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NorthSTAR Program 
ACTIVE PROJECTS
C800554 WP 104802 NS NorthSTAR Program Management   George England, Program Mgr
C800556 WP 104791 NS NSAT Renovation NSTS Lobbies     Greg Vouros, Project Mgr
C800547 WP 104784 NS Conc C Vertical Circulation       Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800545 WP U00042 NS Main Terminal Improvements     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800555 WP 104792 NS Refurbish Baggage System       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
PENDING PROJECTS
C800554   WP TBD  NS Exterior Stairs Conc C&D
EXPENSE PROJECTS
WP 104656  Alaska NSAT & Conc C (CLOSED)
WP U00072  NorthSTAR TI Work                  Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00094  PLB Relocation at C14                 Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00095  eGSE Relocation at Concourse C            Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00129  CM Office                       Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00130  BHS RMM                       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
WP U00137  Project Activation                   Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr

Legend:
- Reflects Additional Budget Required or Behind Schedule
- Reflects concern on Budget or No Float remaining on Schedule
- Reflects Good Status on Budget and Schedule
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Estimated Total : $506M *   NorthSTAR Program Overall Capital Budget 
Approved: $484M * 







Forecasted cost include added aircraft gates and square footage at North Satellite for passenger hold
rooms, concessions and increased level of service.
Does not include $7.7M "expense" costs for RMM and various expense efforts. 
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NorthSTAR Program Overall Schedule 
2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018      2019      2020
NSAT Planning & Design
NSAT GC/CM Solicitation & Award
NSAT Construction

CONC C Planning & Design
CONC C Bid & Award
CONC C Construction
BHS Planning & Design
BHS Bid & Award
BHS Construction
MT Planning & Design
MT Bid & Award
MT Construction
C/D STAIRS Planning & Design
C/D STAIRS Bid & Award
C/D STAIRS Construction

= Commission Authorization
NorthSTAR Program Progress
Design         Construction           Overall
Plan    Actual    Plan     Actual      Plan     Actual
North Satellite/STS Renovation    30%     29%      0%       0%         3%       3%
Concourse C Vertical Circulation   100%    100%     46%       46%        82%       82%
Refurbish Baggage Handling Sys    100%    100%     96%      30%        98%      69%
Main Terminal Improvements     0%     0%     0%       0%        0%       0%
Concourse C/D Exterior Stairs      0%      0%      0%       0%         0%       0%           5

NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management 
Purpose: 
Overall management of the program 
Provide programmatic oversight, coordination, controls, consistency and support between
stakeholders and projects 
Ensure an efficient and successful execution of the entire program's objectives. 
Accomplishments: 
Received updated roles & responsibilities for AAG staff engaged across the program 
Completed second quarter 2014 Commission briefing 
Identified and transferred $5.2M potential savings from C800547 Conc C and C800555 Refurbish
Baggage System into C800544 NorthSTAR Program management reserve. 
Progress: 
Reviewing AAG staff roles & responsibilities for incorporating into the program's communication plan
and decision matrix. 
Program coordinating with Division to assure airport-wide gate availability is not compromised
during construction and project development aligns with the Sustainable Airport Master Planning
effort 
Continuing to update the Master Schedule to reflect most current baseline inclusive of changes to
project design durations and scope. 

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NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management (continued) 
Issues: 
Tracking programmatic cost impacts due to current progress delays on specific NorthSTAR projects. 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                         Actual    Planned/
Forecast 
Spending against Budget           $2.5M   $11.3M 
Overall Schedule Progress            27%      27% 
Cashflow (for 3rd Qtr. 2014)          $223k     $300k 
Contingency Remaining*          $9.3M   $0.94M 
SCS Participation (Program Mgmt)     30.8%    27.0% 
* - Includes Management Reserve.
Risks: 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people. 
Assure baseline schedule concurrence of all stakeholders. 


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NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management (continued) 
ANTICIPATED COMMISSION ACTIONS 
2014 
Q4 
Briefing 
2015 
Construction       Design Authorization      Q1             Construction      Q3
Authorization          NSAT Baggage      Briefing            Authorization     Briefing 
PreConst Svcs to GC/CM       Expansion                        NSAT GC/CM             Q4
Q2
Q1-2015           Q1-2015 *                        Q3-2015            Briefing 
Briefing 
2016 
Construction              Design Authorization     Q2
Authorization        Q1        Main Terminal      Briefing                     Q3
NSAT Baggage Expansion   Briefing       Renovation                            Briefing    Q4
Q1-2016 *                   Q2-2016                                    Briefing 
2017 
Construction
Authorization 
Main Term Renovation 
Q1-2017 
* NSAT Baggage Expansion not included in current NorthSTAR scope or budget.

NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Purpose: 
Renovate and expand the satellite, including infrastructure, seismic reinforcement, gate relocations,
north loop STS stations, and new penthouse shell 
Provide improved travel experience for customers, improved working environment for employees and
long-term energy savings and operational efficiencies. 
Accomplishments: 
Solicited for GC/CM Contractor, received four proposals and shortlisted 3 firms for interviews . 
Completed 30% design review and cost estimate reconciliation. 
Project remains within budget based on reconciled 30% cost estimate. 
Completed Sustainability Report with recommendations on what to design into the project. 
Completed the analysis of aircraft layouts and ground equipment at NSAT gates. 
Received Airline approval via MII process and Commission authorization to expand the satellite and the
associated budget increase. 
Progress: 
Continuing to evaluate gate utilization and availability during construction 
Continuing the selection process for a GC/CM contractor 
Finalizing the need to incorporate future NSAT baggage system expansion and infrastructure
enhancement to support further expansion into the scope of NSAT building expansion 
Assisting AAG on analysis of aircraft layouts and ground equipment at NSAT gates. 
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NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies (continued) 
Issues: 
Current forecasted construction completion date is Q3 2019. 
Procurement strategy for long-lead items must be developed. 
Dual taxi-lane impacts to scope and potential ramp equipment congestion. 
Decision on future NSAT baggage system capacity needed to allocate adequate space for additional
piers. 
Metrics: 
Planned/
Project Metrics                      Actual 
Forecast 
Spending against Budget               $7.9M   $399.7M 
Overall Schedule Progress                3%      3% 
Cashflow this reporting period            $2.5M    $2.5M 
Contingency Remaining               $36.9M   $40.7M 
SCS Participation (Design)                22.4%    6.0% 
SCS Participation (Construction            0.0% *    0.0% * 
Apprenticeship Utilization               0.0% *    15.0% 
Minority Utilization                  0.0% *    15.0% 
Women Utilization                 0.0% *    10.0% 
Preferred Entry Apprentices             0 *     1 in 5 
* No information available yet  Too early to report 
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NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies (continued) 

Risks: 
Existing mechanical and electrical capacity may not be adequate for NSAT expansion. 
Modifications to the existing 400Hz motor generators may increase costs. 
Baggage handling system refurbishment requirement may be impacted by expansion decision. 







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NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation               Project Status Good
Purpose: 
Install 1:20 sloped walkways and elevators at C2/4, C10 and C14 to improve vertical circulation. 
Increase operational efficiency and improve customer service and safety. 
Accomplishments: 
Steel erected at C2 and C16. Elevator towers poured. 
AAG's Gate C2 Ground-Level Passenger Walkway nearing completion, opens late October. 
eGSE 100% design permitted for relocation, reinstallation construction at Gate C2, has commenced. 
Underground grease interceptor piping transferred to project to minimize disruption to airline. 
90% technical review complete for C Concourse Employee Space (AAG tenant project). 
Identified and transferred $3.2M potential savings to C800544 NorthSTAR Program management
reserve. 
Progress: 
Construction efforts progressing as planned. 
Review of Forma construction schedule to address delay. 
Issues: 
None 

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C2 Structural Steel Erection                             C10 Elevator Shaft Pour 






C16 Steel Erection                               C2 AAG Walkway              13

NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation (continued) 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                       Actual    Planned/
Forecast 
Spending against Budget                 $4.3M     $15.4M 
Overall Schedule Progress                 82%       82% 
Delayed Outbound Bags                    0         0 
Delayed Outbound Flights                    0         0 
Safety Hazard Reports (Level 2+)                 0          0 
Customer Complaints Received               0/mo      <5/mo 
Construction Change Orders processed            4         0 
Contingency Remaining                    $1.0M      $2.0M 
SCS Participation (Design)                     31.0%      33.4% 
SCS Participation (Construction)                 2.7%       6.0% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                    0.0% *      15.0% 
Minority Utilization                       0.0% *      15.0% 
Women Utilization                     0.0% *      10.0% 
Preferred Entry Apprentices                 0 *       1 in 5 
* No information available yet  Too early to report 
Risks: 
Unforeseen underground utilities 

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Main Terminal Improvements 
CIP: C800545 - NS Main Terminal Improvements                 Project Status Good
Purpose: 
Renovate the north portion of the Main Terminal improving curbside, ticket lobby area, Checkpoint
(#5), signage and dynamic messaging. 
Improve the customer experience, operating efficiencies and overall aesthetics of the North Main
Terminal. 
Accomplishments: 
Landrum & Brown under contract for facility determination analysis.
Progress: 
Kickoff meetings with project team to begin in early October. 
Issues: 
Coordination with the NSAT design concept to ensure a cohesive look/feel. 
Coordination with AAG & TSA on Checkpoint 5 reconfiguration. 
Coordination with upcoming Sustainable Master Plan and Terminal Development Strategy. 
Metrics: 
TBD 
Risks: 
Least defined scope relative to the program budget. 
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NS Refurbish Baggage System 
CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System                Project has no float remaining
on the Schedule
Purpose: 
Refurbish existing baggage system to support Alaska Airlines operations on the North Satellite and
Concourse D. 
Extend the service life of C88 at satellite and in tunnel and a portion of C92 in Concourse D. 
Accomplishments: 
Baggage control system and virtual servers installed and operating for north end of terminal. 
Construction commenced. 
Design bulletin released requesting contractor pricing of baggage conveyor independent mainline 
loop revised layout. 
Closed out existing design consultant service directives. 
Concourse D mini sort area demolition complete and ready for construction. 
Identified and transferred $2.0M potential savings to C800544 NorthSTAR Program management 
reserve. 
Progress: 
Abatement for North Satellite baggage motor control center nearing completion. 
Concourse D mini sort area on schedule to be in use by November, 24 2014. 
Issues: 
North Satellite motor control center and independent loop design bulletins may delay North 
Satellite in use date. 
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CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System - Progress photos 




CER Virtual Server Power Panel                 NSAT regulated materials enclosure 





NSAT motor control panel room regulated            Concourse D Conveyor Motor Control Panel 
materials enclosure                                                    17

NS Refurbish Baggage System 
CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System (continued) 
Metrics:                                    Planned/ 
Project Metrics                  Actual 
Forecast 
Spending against Budget              $2.2M     $19.4M 
Overall Schedule Progress               69%       98% 
System Shutdowns                  2        10 
Operational Impacts                   0         0 
Unplanned system Downtime <15 min       0        0 
Construction Change Orders processed       3         0 
Contingency Remaining              $2.0M     $1.3M 
SCS Participation (Design)               19.0%      14.3% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           0.0%       5.0% 
Apprenticeship Utilization              0.0% *      15.0% 
Minority Utilization                 0.0% *      15.0% 
Women Utilization                0.0% *     10.0% 
Preferred Entry Apprentices            0 *       1 in 5 
* No information available yet  too early to report 
Risks: 
NSAT expansion decision may impact baggage handling system refurbishment requirements as to
capability to handle forecasted bag volume and speed. Evaluating mitigation options. 
TSA baggage optimization may have impacts to overall project schedule and scope. Coordinating
with project manager to ensure systems are compatible and minimal revisions required for future
optimization project. 

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NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
CIP: C800554 - NS Concourse C&D Exterior Stairs 
Purpose: 
Add exterior stairs to Concourse C & D to enplane and deplane aircraft from the front and
rear doors at locations identified by Alaska Air Group (AAG). 
Accomplishments: 
This is a Status 1 prospective project. A decision whether to include in the program will
be made in the future. 






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