PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      5d 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting    December 10, 2013 
DATE:    December 2, 2013 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations 
Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group 
SUBJECT:  Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Short Term Improvements project at Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport (CIP #C800426) 
Amount of This Request:      $382,000   Source of Funds:  Airport Development Fund 
Est. Total Project Cost:      $1,141,000 
Est. State and Local Taxes:     $59,600 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) advertise and award a major
construction contract and (2) utilize Port crews in the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Short-
Term Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $382,000 out of a total estimated project
cost of $1,141,000. 
SYNOPSIS 
The Airport's existing international arrivals facility continues to be extremely congested at peak
travel times, resulting in lengthy passenger processing delays. Outdated signage and a lack of
effective way-finding cues further hamper efficient throughput. 
The Commission recently authorized installation of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to
help increase throughput in the passport control areas.  This project seeks to complement those
improvements in the international corridor and bag claim levels of the facility while the Port and
its airline partners design and construct a new International Arrivals Facility. The goals of these
improvements are to create a more comfortable experience for arriving passengers in the
international corridor and to make it easier for them to get through the inspection process and 
ultimately out to connecting flights or local Seattle destinations. These short-term improvements
focus on minor changes with immediate benefit. 
Taking into consideration the addition of new Hong Kong, London Heathrow, and Seoul, South
Korea, services recently initiated or announced through June 2014,  it is critical to have these
short-term improvements in place prior to the 2014 summer travel season. As such, the project
team has determined that the international corridor improvements can be completed immediately
using Port Construction Services crews and small works contractors. The larger element of work

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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in the bag claim level of the FIS will follow as a major contract and is currently scheduled to
complete in June 2014. The scope of this work is described in more detail below. 
This project was included in the 2014-2018 capital budget and plan of finance. 
BACKGROUND 
The Airport's existing and aging international arrivals facility or FIS is currently located largely
below ground in the South Satellite. It was originally designed for a much lower level of
passenger processing activity that existed in the early 1970s when the facility was built. It has
not been significantly updated since. Today, international air service into the Airport continues to
grow in both passenger volume and in the number of routes served. Up to half of the Airport's
international flights arrive during the highly congested peak period between 11:00 a.m. and
1:00 p.m., with a total of ten wide-body flights during this period.
International flight activity is forecasted to further increase during this peak period and the FIS
will be unable to accommodate the increased loads. In 2011, 56 flights had to hold passengers,
either on board the arriving aircraft or in the international corridor area, immediately after
disembarking. In 2012, 101 flights were held, and to date in 2013, over 275 flights have been
held. This caused delays ranging from 5 to 60 minutes before passengers were allowed to enter
the FIS passport control area. Most holds occur in the international corridor and some hold-onboards
ultimately cause delays to departing international flights. In all cases, holding passengers
causes a significant inconvenience for travelers anxious to disembark after a flight that may have
been 10, 12 or even 14 hours in duration. Holding can also cause passengers to miss their
connecting domestic flights departing from Sea-Tac. Airport Operations expects that hold-onboard
times will continue to increase due to new daily Delta Air Lines service and increased
service by other carriers. 
The new International Arrivals Facility is currently targeted for completion in mid-2018, but
modest improvements to the existing FIS facility are necessary now to improve throughput,
passenger experience and create a more comfortable environment to hold passengers in the
international corridor during peak periods or irregular operations. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
A new, modern FIS facility is still several years away, so the Port must improve the existing
facility now to extend its useful life until the new facility is built. The scope of these short-term
improvements includes only  those items that will have a significant positive impact on
throughput in the international corridor and bag claim levels of the FIS. Some work originally
planned for the passport control area has been eliminated because the project team determined
those improvements would be made unnecessary through completion of the APC kiosk project
planned for the same area. 
Currently the international corridor has portable stanchions to queue and separate passengers
prior to the passport control entrance. This project replaces them with fixed stanchions that
provide more space, eliminate the need for daily relocation and adjustments to the lines and 
purchase of replacement stanchions. These new fixed stanchions will be complemented with

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seating or leaning rails in the international corridor for passengers to rest as they wait to be
cleared to enter the passport control area
Additionally, a new public address system is needed in the international corridor and passport
control area for more effective communication to waiting passengers from multiple simultaneous
flights.  This will help maintain an orderly flow and improve passenger experience during
stressful situations.
Installation of new lighting and partial-height guide walls with exiting graphics in the recheck
area will reduce confusion and increase throughput for passengers as they make the decision to
exit the Airport or to connect to their next flight.
Project Objectives 
The project includes minor facility improvements at the FIS international corridor, passport
control and baggage claim levels of the South Satellite to increase throughput and improve
conditions for waiting passengers. 
Major Contract Scope of Work 
Improvements to way-finding and passenger traffic control in the bag claim level of the FIS
at the secondary inspections exit to the TSA checkpoint and the Satellite Transit System.
Improvements include new and revised exit path guide walls with exiting graphics, a new
ceiling soffit and lighting additions along the exit path. 
Small Works Scope of Work 
Installation of fixed-to-floor stanchions throughout the international corridor; 
Installation of a new public address system in the international corridor and an upgrade of the
existing public address system in the passport control area; 
Addition of minimal seating or a leaning rail in the international corridor for waiting
passengers. 
Schedule 
Begin Design                       3rd Qtr 2012 
Begin Construction                     1st Qtr 2014 
Small Works Construction Completion         1st Qtr 2014 
Major Contract Construction Completion        2nd Qtr 2014 
Project Close Out Completion               4th Qtr 2014 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget/Authorization Summary              Capital     Expense   Total Project 
Original Budget                     $31,700,000          $0   $31,700,000 
Previous Budget Decrease              ($30,659,000)         $0  ($30,659,000) 
Current Budget Increase                  $100,000                $100,000 
Revised Budget                     $1,141,000         $0    $1,141,000

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Previous Authorizations                   $759,000          $0     $759,000 
Current request for authorization              $382,000          $0      $292,000 
Total Authorizations, including this request     $1,141,000          $0    $1,141,000 
Remaining budget to be authorized               $0          $0          $0 
Total Estimated Project Cost              $1,141,000          $0    $1,141,000 
Project Cost Breakdown               This Request     Previous  Total Project 
Authorization 
Construction                          $631,500          $0     $631,500 
Construction Management                  $850      $74,450     $75,300 
Design                            ($309,200)     $535,000    $225,800 
Project Management                    ($4,180)    $146,680    $142,500
Permitting                             $3,430       $2,870       $6,300 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)              $59,600          $0      $59,600 
Total                                $382,000      $759,000    $1,141,000 
As originally envisioned, this project would have expanded the capacity of the existing FIS in
order to bridge the gap until a new international arrivals facility could be built at some time in
the future. Because the Airport's new International Arrivals Facility will be completed more
quickly than first anticipated, the need to expand the existing FIS has diminished. Therefore, the
scope of this project has been reduced to include only elements deemed absolutely necessary to
expand throughput of the existing facility while the new facility is built. As such, previous
authorizations included approval of design fees on a scale for a larger ($37 million) project that
will not be necessary for this much smaller project. 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Short Term Improvements CIP #C800426 was included in
the 2014-2018 capital budget and plan of finance with a budget of $1,041,000. A budget increase
of $100,000 is necessary due to refined cost estimates. The budget increase will be transferred
from the Aeronautical Allowance CIP #C800404 resulting in no net change to the Airport capital
budget. The funding source for this project is the Airport Development Fund.

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Financial Analysis and Summary 
CIP Category             Interior Improvement 
Project Type              Renewal & Replacement 
Risk adjusted discount rate     N/A 
Key risk factors             N/A 
Project cost for analysis        $1,141,000 
Business Unit (BU)          Terminal 
Effect on business performance  NOI after depreciation 
IRR/NPV             N/A 
CPE Impact             0.02 CPE in 2015, but no change to the business plan
forecast as this project was included. 
Lifecycle Cost and Savings 
The improvements will be amortized over a relatively short period (approximately five years)
reflecting a 2018 completion date for a new IAF. The se improvements will not result in any
significant changes to ongoing maintenance costs. 
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This request supports the Port's Century Agenda objective to advance the region as a leading
tourism destination and business gateway. Specifically, providing these services for arriving
international passengers is vital to making Seattle-Tacoma International Airport the West Coast
"Gateway of Choice" for international travel and supports the goal to double the number of
international flights and destinations. 
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE 
Economic Development 
Improvements to our existing FIS facilities make it easier for our international carriers to add
flights and increase service to and from international destinations.
Environmental Responsibility 
This project will foster environmental stability by maximizing use of the existing Port FIS asset
and will utilize low energy demand electronics equipment where feasible and available. 
Community Benefits 
This project benefits the community by improving the passenger experience for local travelers
arriving in the U.S. at Sea-Tac International Airport.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1)  Invest $31.7 million or more in a mid-term solution that addresses significant
baggage carousel capacity, major queuing revisions and associated Customs and Border
Protection office reconfigurations. The airlines have strongly indicated they are not in favor of
supporting this investment at this time. This is not the recommended alternative.

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Alternative 2)  Do nothing while building the new International Arrivals Facility. Do not
provide modest improvements in the existing FIS facility. Passenger throughput would continue
to degrade as our international carriers add more flights.  More passengers would miss
connecting flights as they are held for longer periods on aircraft or in the international corridor
during peak travel periods. This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 3)  Make relatively modest investments in short-term improvements that improve
way-finding, reduce uncontrolled congestion, and improve the comfort level for international
passengers arriving at congested peak travel times. This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
November 5, 2013  Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosks project authorization 
July 23, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport International Arrivals Facility (IAF)
Preliminary Authorization for $3,500,000. 
July 9, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport IAF Briefing. 
July 9, 2013  Alternative Public Works Contracting Briefing. 
April 9, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport IAF Briefing. 
July 24, 2012  Authorization of Short Term FIS Improvements design for $284,000. 
June 26, 2012  Airport Terminal Development Challenges at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. 
June 14, 2011  International Air Service Growth and Future Facility. 
January 25, 2011  Authorization of planning, pre-design work and execution of a design
contract for the FIS Mid-Term Improvements Phase 1 for $475,000. 
February 2, 2010  Briefing on South Satellite Passenger Growth and Facility
Considerations, Delta's Proposed Airline Lounge and Other Possible Future Aviation
Projects.