PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      6d 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting      May 17, 2016 
DATE:    May 9, 2016 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Lindsay Pulsifer, Managing Director, Maritime Division 
SUBJECT:  Security Services Contract for all Maritime locations 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute contract for
security services to be delivered to all Maritime Division locations on both scheduled and ad hoc
bases for a total estimated cost over five years of approximately $8 million.
SYNOPSIS 
Staff will conduct a Request for Proposal process, receive bids and select a Security Services
Contractor. Advertisements will be placed in all traditional publications, on Small Business sites
and through SCS. Special outreach will be made to small and disadvantaged businesses. 
Proposals are expected from several companies, among which are expected to be small or
disadvantaged businesses. 
BACKGROUND 
The Maritime Division has previously allowed business units to acquire their own security
contracts. This has led to multiple contracts in place at the same time, requiring multiple
acquisitions and management of multiple service contracts 
In addition, it has often been difficult to standardize service requirements or to arrange for
additional security staff in event situations. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
This request is to provide standard security services and does not substantially modify any
standing procedure or previous decision. 
Project Objectives 
Provide required security services to multiple locations to assure compliance with security and
safety, aid in reducing risk of criminal activities and improve regulatory compliance. 
On a regularly scheduled basis, at standard locations 
On an as needed basis for event response 
In a standardized performance scope, as defined by Port of Seattle 

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
May 9, 2016 
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Assure appropriate communications with other government entities during emergencies and
events. 
Provide ad hoc security and fire watch services, as required by law or circumstance. 
Scope of Work 
Scope includes providing qualified and trained security staff and supervision for defined duties at
Shilshole Bay Marina, Fishermen's Terminal, Terminal 90/91, Pier 69, Pier 66 and Terminal 5. 
It also includes requirements for additional staffing on emergency or ad hoc bases for event
coverage or for fire watch duties in occupied buildings when fire protection systems are off-line. 
Schedule 
The contract will cover five years. 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
Budget for all services is in individual expense budgets in the areas using the services. 
Lifecycle Cost and Savings 
Based on estimates, cost for five (5) year contract could exceed $8M. This is the first contract to
be bid after the increase in minimum wages.
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
The services provided support the business of the Maritime and Economic Development
Divisions in their work to fulfill the Century Agenda by providing security of assets and property
in our stewardship. 
In support of our Century Agenda, the Port will include specific language addressing small
business. If we receive qualified bids from three or more small businesses, we will set aside
procurement and award the contract to a small business. If, however, we receive less than three
qualified bids from small businesses, we will apply a 5% price preference, so if the small
business's price is within 5% of the low bid submitted by a large business,the Port will award
the contract to the small business.

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Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
May 9, 2016 
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ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1  Continue to allow business units to procure independent contracts for Security
Services 
Cost Implications: $8M projected costs over life of contract. 
Pros: 
(1) Creates several opportunities for different contractors to bid on contracts 
(2) Creates opportunities for more than one contractor to be awarded contract(s) 
(3) May invite small business participation 
Cons: 
(1) Reduces opportunities for economies of scale, including supervision of multiple sites by
single supervisor 
(2) Reduces ability to rapidly get ad hoc services in case of events 
(3) Could increase costs due to expected profit by multiple contractors 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2  Bring security services into Maritime staff management with direct hire POS
employees 
Cost Implications:   $10M over same period. In addition, this alternative may add long term
liability for retirement and medical benefits. 
Pros: 
(1) Eliminates need for large contract(s) 
(2) Creates opportunities for deeper commitment to POS by security personnel 
(3) Allows for broader task assignment for personnel 
(4) Allows for more direct management of security personnel 
Cons: 
(1) Would still require contract for ad hoc provision of security staff 
(2) Reduces ability to rapidly get ad hoc services in case of events 
(3) May reduce opportunities for small business contractor(s) 
This is not the recommended alternative.

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Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
May 9, 2016 
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Alternative 3  Offer single contract for all properties and events coverage. 
Cost Implications:   $8M projected cost over life of contract. 
Pros: 
(1) Provides economies of scale for: 
a.  supervision, 
b.  manpower coverage and 
c.  Port contract management 
d.  Provide consistency of service in all areas 
(2) May include small business participation 
Cons: 
(1) May not stimulate small business participation 
This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None