COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                Item No.       7a 
BRIEFING ITEM                   Date of Meeting   September 26, 2017 
DATE:    August 21, 2017 
TO:     Dave Soike, Interim Executive Director 
FROM:   Jeffrey Brown, Director AV Facilities and Capital Program 
Wendy Reiter, Director, Aviation Security and Emergency Preparedness 
Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group 
SUBJECT:  Baggage Optimization Project Update 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The Baggage Optimization project replaces six individual baggage screening systems with a
centralized system that optimizes the operation and functionality of the checked baggage 
system. The purpose of this project is to optimize the baggage system to achieve the maximum
outbound baggage capacity within the current airport footprint. The project increases screening
capacity for greater baggage volumes, increases flexibility to allow bags to be checked in from
any ticket counter and be conveyed to any makeup device, meets a minimum-connect-time
goal, and increases  energy efficiency.  Meeting travelers' baggage needs will significantly
contribute to increased customer service. The project is currently scopedto accommodate 60 
Million Annual Passengers (MAP), and will be implemented through  three phases of
construction. 
PROJECT UPDATE 
Phase One 
Notice to Proceed was issued to the Phase 1 prime Contractor, PCL Construction Services Inc.,
on May 26, 2017, and construction is currently underway. Thus far the majority of the work has
been concentrated on demolition within the Central Terminal (CT) area; accomplishments
include: 
(1)   Demolition of existing conveyor, CMU wall, and curb in the CT 
(2)   Asphalt removal and excavation in preparation for the CT ramp level building
extension 
(3)   Utility relocations within the CT 
(4)   Installation of shoring for elevator pits on CT basement and ramp levels 
(5)   Demolition of existing tenant space on Concourse B ramp level 
Upcoming critical elements include demolition of the CT ramp between basement and ramp
levels, and acceptance of baggage handling system (BHS) submittals and shop drawings. 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

COMMISSION AGENDA  Briefing Item No. _7a___                    Page 2 of 4 
Meeting Date: September 26, 2017 
As work progresses on-going stakeholder coordination will be essential; particularly with other
projects, Aviation Maintenance, and airport tenants. 
The Contractor has been maintaining two work shifts, Monday  Thursday. As of July 2017,
4,062 work hours have been reported, with a weekly average of 11.4 workers on-site. 
Contracting requirements (status as of July 2017) 
Program            Requirement/Goal          To-Date 
Small Business Enterprise (SBE)     15% of total contract     Initial reporting period has
yet to occur 
Small Contractors & Suppliers (SCS)  5% of SBE            Initial reporting period has
yet to occur 
Apprenticeship               15 % of total hours      11% 
To facilitate Phase 1 construction, several pre-work elements were completed earlier this year
by Port Construction Services (PCS) crews and small works electrical contractors. Work included
installation of a new makeup unit for Horizon, demolition of the old Horizon makeup unit, and
creation of a new North odd-size screening area for TSA. 
Phase Two 
The Port of Seattle is currently in negotiations with the Baggage Optimization design consultant 
on the Service Directive to develop the Bid Document Design for Phase 2. The Consultant will
separate the Phase 2 design from the Comprehensive 100% design package while incorporating
the capacity increase scope additions to bring the new baggage system to a capacity of 60 MAP. 

SCHEDULE AND BUDGET 
The Baggage Optimization project will be implemented in three construction phases. Previous
authorization of the 60 MAP final system design capacity will be incorporated into Phases 2 and
3, adding 14 months to the overall project schedule, and added a net budget increase of
$126M. 
Schedule 
Phase 1 is one month behind schedule, as the Phase 1 contract execution was one month late 
(based on baseline schedule set in April 2015). A delay to conveyor equipment manufacturing
has created a risk of not meeting the Port-wide goal of completing 20% of the Baggage
Optimization Phase 1 contract by the end of 2017. Phase 1 NTP was issued on May, 26 2017.
Phase 1 Substantial Completion is still anticipated in 2019 Quarter 3. The project team is
working with the Contractor to possibly make up the month delay in project schedule during
Phase 1 construction. 
The overall project is currently scheduled for Phase 3 (the final phase) to obtain Substantial
Completion in 2025 Quarter 2. 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

COMMISSION AGENDA  Briefing Item No. _7a___                    Page 3 of 4 
Meeting Date: September 26, 2017 

Activity 
Phase 1 Construction Start                2017 Quarter 2 
Phase 3 Construction End                2025 Quarter 2 
Budget 
The Baggage Optimization project is on budget as currently scoped. 
The budget summary for the project to date is as follows: 
Total Project Budget                         $445,050,000 
Total TSA Contribution                        $93,220,422 
Total Commission Authorization to Date            $136,312,200 
Amount Spent to Date (as of 8/15/17)              $22,727,874 
TSA Reimbursement to Date (as of 8/15/17)           $5,834,580 
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND 
The Baggage Optimization project was scoped in 2012 to accommodate 45 MAP with an
expandable design to accommodate future growth. At the time, growth forecasts were flat and
predicted that 45 MAP would be adequate through 2027. The decision was made to proceed in
building an expandable 45 MAP system with the expectation that an expansion would occur in
the future in time to accommodate growth up to the 60 MAP level. Due to unprecedented
growth at the airport, the 45 MAP threshold was met in 2016, over ten years earlier than
anticipated. In June 2017, Commission authorized the project to incorporate a capacity
expansion of the Baggage Optimization project in order for the new outbound baggage system
to accommodate 60 MAP. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
(1)   Presentation slides 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
June 27, 2017  Commission authorization to (1) authorize additional design and project
management funds to expand the capacity to 60 million annual passengers (MAP); (2) use
Port crews and small works contracts to perform additional construction work; and (3)
amend Service Agreement P-00317641 to add $10,160,000 
October 25, 2016  Baggage Quarter 4 Briefing 
July 12, 2016  Commission authorization to advertise and execute a contract for
construction Phase 1 
June 28, 2016 Baggage Program Briefing 
May 17, 2016  Checked Baggage Optimization Project Briefing 
March 8, 2016  Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to amend the
Baggage Optimization Design Services contract 
June 23, 2015  Checked Baggage Optimization Project Briefing 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

COMMISSION AGENDA  Briefing Item No. _7a___                    Page 4 of 4 
Meeting Date: September 26, 2017 
September 10, 2013  The Commission authorized the execution of an Other Transaction
Agreement (OTA) with TSA for reimbursable costs for design; construction, and to authorize
$15 million to continue from 30% to 100% design; and execute a consultant service
agreement for program management support services 
August 20, 2013  Response to questions from Commissioners asked during August 6, 2013
Commission Meeting 
August 6, 2013  The Commission was briefed on the near-term and long-term challenges
related to handling checked baggage at the Airport 
January 22, 2013  The Commission authorized $5 million for staff to begin design through
30%, and to enter into an agreement to allow reimbursement from the federal government
to the Port for eligible elements of the 30% design effort 
January 8, 2013  Baggage Systems Briefing 
August 14, 2012  Baggage system recapitalization/optimization was noted in the 2013
business plan and capital briefing as a significant capital project not included in 2013-17
capital program 
August 7, 2012  Baggage system recapitalization/optimization was referenced as one of
the drivers for the need to develop an Airport Sustainability Master Plan 
June 26, 2012  The Airport's baggage systems were discussed during a briefing on terminal
development challenges 
May 10, 2012  TSA's interest in a national recapitalization/optimization plan for all
baggage-screening operations was referenced in a design authorization request for the C60-
C61 Baggage Handling System Modifications Project 









Template revised September 22, 2016.