COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                Item No.       6d 
ACTION ITEM                   Date of Meeting     August 8, 2017 
DATE:    July 31, 2017 
TO:     Dave Soike, Interim Executive Director 
FROM:   Wendy Reiter, Director, Aviation Security 
Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management 
SUBJECT:  Security Exit Lane Breach Control  Phase 2 (CIP #C800605) 
Amount of this request:          $3,393,000 
Total estimated project cost:      $11,100,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to (1) increase the authorized
funds for the Security Exit Lane Breach Control Project  Phase 2 (CIP #C800605) by the amount
of $3,393,000, and (2) advertise and execute a Building Engineering Systems contract to
construct this project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The total estimated project cost
is $11,100,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The purpose of this project is to reduce the potential for breaches through four of the five
terminal security exits (Concourse A, Concourse C, the North Satellite Transit System Station,
and the South Satellite Transit System Station) by installing automated security exit lane breach
control equipment. Exit Lane Beach Control systems are a series of automatic doors through a
glass enclosed lane that controls the one-way flow of passengers through terminal exits.
Completing this project will free up Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers from
staffing exits to perform security duties at checkpoints, and reduce the recurring annual costs 
associated with staffing the exit lanes. This project would also replace the existing Concourse B
security breach control equipment. 
An earlier version of this project was authorized in 2013 and stopped prior to installation. The
equipment from that time has been stored. Port staff is now recommending utilizing the
Building Engineering Systems contracting method to perform a qualifications-based selection of 
a contractor to develop a new integrated design, procure and install new exit lane equipment in
lieu of the stored equipment, and construct required utility connections and facility
improvements to complete the project. 


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JUSTIFICATION 
Using automated security breach control equipment at each exit will reduce the risk of
unauthorized access to the secure parts of the Airport caused by human error. It is a regulatory
requirement to prevent unauthorized movement of people into secure areas of the airport.
When unauthorized access into the secure areas does occur, it creates a security breach. This
results in delays that affect passengers and airlines and can be costly for both. The current
staffing situation causes an increased security risk when exit lanes are busy and the guards may
become distracted. 
Four of the five terminal security exits are staffed with a combination of Port staff and TSA
officers while the fifth exit has exit lane technology in place (Concourse B). While the Port has
taken responsibility to guard some exits at a recurring unplanned cost, and thus been able to
transition TSA officers back to security screening duties, this project will complete that
transition allowing TSA to utilize its officers for their primary duties of security screening. 
It is expected that by installing automated security exit lane breach control equipment the
annual recurring staffing cost at exit lanes (approximately $1.8M annually) incurred by both the 
TSA and the Port will be eliminated and staff redeployed. 
DETAILS 
In September 2013 the Commission authorized an earlier version of this project for
construction which included Port purchased equipment and a general construction contract for
installation. Prior to construction, the project was stopped and the construction contract
canceled due to unsatisfactory negotiations with the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) over funding and responsibility for exit lane staffing. The equipment purchased for this
project in 2013 has been in storage ever since. 
After the project was cancelled in 2013, staff requested its re-authorization in 2016. An analysis
was completed to assess the feasibility of installing the stored equipment. The original vendor
indicated that the equipment would need to be refurbished prior to installation and could not
be installed as-is. The refurbishment excludes the electronic components of the system and
refurbishes structural elements for ease of maintenance. The analysis indicated that procuring
new equipment would be the preferred approach to completing the project for several reasons. 
Procuring new equipment will allow the Port to establish terms for an ongoing service
agreement as part of the procurement. During and after the installation of the exit lane
equipment on Concourse B, the Port was unable to successfully enter into a service agreement
with the equipment vendor. The vendor would not agree to the terms requested bythe Port 
which included providing factory level certified training to Port staff to allow maintenance to
occur in-house. The ordering of spare parts has been slow which has been mitigated by 
removing parts from stored equipment. Despite the passage of time and the stated willingness
of the vendor to improve the situation, it has not improved as hoped. 

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With the stored equipment no longer a viable option for installation at the remaining four exits,
the scope of this project has now been changed to include replacing the equipment installed at
the Concourse B exit. This change will ensure the same technology would be installed at all 
exits. Doing so simplifies and standardizes emergency response, maintenance and operations. It
ensures a single point of contact for all operational and maintenance issues. 
A new authorization for design, procurement, and installation of five new automated exit lanes
will provide the means to return Port and TSA staffing to other essential functions, will allow
the airport to take advantage of current exit lane and breach control technology and will allow
the Port to enter into a long term service agreement and warranty for the installed equipment.
The Port will benefit from the ability to outline the expectations of a service agreement and
warranty of the equipment. 
Scope of Work 
The project will install automated security exit lane breach control equipment at four security
exits (Concourse A, Concourse C, North Satellite Transit System station, and South Satellite
Transit System station), and replace automated security exit lane breach control equipment at
one security exit (Concourse B). The project will also construct building and infrastructure
system modifications needed to accommodate the equipment and emergency bypass lanes
where necessary. 
Schedule 
Activity 
Construction start                    2018 Quarter 3 
In-use date                        2019 Quarter 2 
Cost Breakdown                         This Request       Total Project 
Design                                       $0         $1,319,000 
Construction                              $3,393,000          $9,781,000 
Total                                      $3,393,000        $11,100,000 
Small Business Participation 
Project managers are partnering with the Port's Small Business Group to help maximize small
business knowledge of this project through PortGen activities. Elements within the scope of
work will present small and diverse business opportunities. 


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Meeting Date: August 8, 2017 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1 Do not increase the project authorization. Do not install new exit lane doors and
expense the costs incurred to date. Dispose of the previously purchased equipment and
continue to staff the exits. 
Cost Implications: $2,085,000 capital cost would be expensed; $1,800,000 annual recurring cost
for guards would be incurred. 
Pros: 
(1)   Lowest capital cost 
Cons: 
(1)   TSA guards would not be able to transition to security checkpoints to assist with
passenger screening 
(2)   The security exits would continue to have increased vulnerability to breaches. 
(3)   Previously purchased exit lane equipment would need to be surplussed 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2  Proceed with construction and installation of equipment from storage, after
factory refurbishment of the equipment. 
Cost Implications: $0 (no additional capital authorization required) 
Pros: 
(1)   This alternative would have less cost and schedule impact than new procurement 
Cons: 
(1)   No Service Agreement was established with the vendor during as part of the previous
procurement; the Port and Vendor have not reached an agreement on the terms
requested by AV Maintenance. 
(2)   Vendor has been non-responsive and/or slow to returning requests from AV
Maintenance for ordering of spare/replacement  parts.  Delays resulted in AV
Maintenance removing parts from stored equipment. 
(3)   Equipment in storage is several years old; there is no potential to refurbish the
electronics, only the hardware. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 3  Complete the project as originally scoped: adding security exit lane breach
control equipment to exits from Concourse A, Concourse C, the North Satellite Transit System
Station, and the South Satellite Transit System Station, but not replace the existing system on
Concourse B. 
Cost Implications: $2,135,000 
Pros: 
(1)   This alternative would almost eliminate the cost of staffing the exit lanes with guards 

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(2)   This alternative provides the greatest protection against security breaches at exit lanes 
(3)   This alternative allows TSA guards to be transitioned to security checkpoint screening
tasks 
(4)   This alternative costs $1.26M less by not replacing the existing equipment on
Concourse B. 
Cons: 
(1)   This alternative has the same ongoing expense cost as Alternative 4. 
(2)   This alternative maintains the relationship with the existing vendor with no service
agreement. 
(3)   This alternative increases the potential for multiple manufacturers' products to be
installed at the airport causing increased maintenance of parts inventory costs, and
inconsistent training across product types. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 4  Initiate a new procurement utilizing Building Engineering Systems to design,
procure, and install new exit lane breach control equipment at all five terminal security exits:
Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, the North Satellite Transit System Station, and the
South Satellite Transit System Station. 
Cost Implications: $3,393,000 
Pros: 
(1)   This alternative should almost eliminate the cost of staffing the exit lanes with guards 
(2)   This alternative provides the greatest protection against security breaches at exit lanes 
(3)   This alternative allows TSA guards to be transitioned to security checkpoint screening
tasks 
(4)   This alternative allows the airport to procure the most current technology. 
(5)   Standardizes the equipment with a new comprehensive service agreement, warranty
and training throughout the airport. 
Cons: 
(1)   This alternative has the same expense cost as Alternative 3 
(2)   This alternative has the highest capital cost. 
This is the recommended alternative. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary          Capital      Expense        Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                      $3,500,000          $0    $3,500,000 
Previous changes  net                  $4,207,000           0    $7,707,000 

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Current change                      $1,308,000    $2,085,000    $3,393,000 
Revised estimate                      $9,015,000    $2,085,000   $11,100,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                  $7,707,000           0    $7,707,000 
Current request for authorization           $1,308,000    $2,085,000    $3,393,000 
Total authorizations, including this request     $9,015,000    $2,085,000   $11,100,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized             $0         $0         $0 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The Security Exit Lane Phase II project (CIP #C800605) was included in the 2017-2021 capital
budget and plan of finance with a total capital budget of $7,707,000. The cost increase of
$1,308,000 is to include replacement of existing Concourse B exit lane. The budget increase was
transferred from the Aeronautical Allowance (CIP #C800753), resulting in no net change to the
Aviation capital budget. The previously purchased equipment and design cost of $2,085,000
was not suitable for installation and will be expensed in 2017.  The funding sources include a
combination of the Airport Development Fund and future bonds. 
Financial Analysis and Summary 
Project cost for analysis         $9,015,000 capital 
Business Unit (BU)            Terminal Building 
Effect on business performance   NOI after depreciation will increase 
(NOI after depreciation) 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)           N/A 
CPE Impact                $0.07 in 2017 expensed of equipment, $.03 in 2020 
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership) 
Aviation Maintenance anticipates an increase in Operating and Maintenance costs as a result of
this project. Impacts to the ET's will be an increase of approximately $180,000 per year which
includes: 1 FTE fully loaded, parts/materials, and a time/materials service contract to provide
assistance as needed (for ET's and OE's to utilize). It is anticipated that the OE's will also have
an increase in time/materials for replacement of belts and motors but quantifying this will be
easier after seeing what system is selected to be installed as a result of the project. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
Presentation slides 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
July 12, 2016  The Commission authorized increasing the project budget for the Security
Exit Lane Breach Control Project  Phase 2 (C800605) by $1,300,000, to advertise and
execute a public works contract to construct this project at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. For a total estimated project cost of $7,707,000. 

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COMMISSION AGENDA  Action Item No. _6d___                    Page 7 of 7 
Meeting Date: August 8, 2017 
January 6, 2015  The Commission authorized increasing the project budget for the Security
Exit Lane Breach Control- Phase 1 project (C800218) by $252,000 to install an additional
set of doors to the exit lane breach control system and widen the existing emergency
bypass lane, for a total cost of $1,562,000. 
May 8, 2014  The Commission was notified the Phase 2 project had only been 20%
completed but was halted due to unsatisfactory negotiations with the TSA over funding
and control. 
September 10, 2013   The Commission authorized the purchase of breach control
equipment and to advertise for bids and award and to execute a major construction
contract for the Security Exit Lane Breach Control  Phase 2 project in the amount not to
exceed $5,757,000. 
April 2, 2013  The Commission Authorized expansion of the scope of the Security Exit Lane
Breach Control-Phase 1 project (C800218) to add a new exit lane and increase the
project budget by $360,000 for a new total estimated project cost of $1,310,000. 
January 8, 2013  The Commission authorized the design of the Security Exit Lane Breach
Control  Phase 2 project (C800605) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. That
authorization was for $590,000 for a total estimated project cost of $3,750,000. 
October 23, 2012  The Commission authorized design of building modifications to
accommodate exit lane breach control equipment, and to use Port crews for
construction of the Security Exit Lane Breach Control- Phase 1 project (C800218) at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. That authorization was for $850,000 for a total
estimated project cost of $950,000. 









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