Item No.: 7a_supp 
Date of Meeting: June 23, 2015 
Baggage Optimization Program 
Commission Briefing 
June 23, 2015

Baggage Optimization 
The checked baggage optimization project replaces six individual baggage
screening systems with a centralized system that optimizes the operation and
functionality of the bag system. 
Purpose: 
Optimize the baggage system to achieve maximum capacity within current
airport footprint. 
Outcome: 
Increased capacity (no limitations on number of checked bags), reliability,
redundancy, and security 
Flexibility in Airline ticket counter use and related gate assignments 
Reduce minimum connect times where possible 
Long term energy savings 
Optimization provides adequate capacity to match growing traveler needs.

Existing Baggage System 



Existing separate systems cannot grow to meet future demand.

TSA Checked Baggage Resolution Area

Optimized baggage handling system 



A combined single system can meet future growth needs.


Airport Passenger Growth 
(million annual passenger: MAP) 
Annual Projections from Basis of   Annual Current Projections: 
Design Report 2012: 
2014 -33.9 MAP          2014 -37.5 MAP 
2015 -35.3 MAP          2015 -41.2 MAP 
2020 -39.1 MAP          2020 -45 MAP 
2022 -40.7 MAP          2024 -52 MAP 
2034 -66 MAP 

Growth is faster than predicted three years ago when project was scoped.
This creates need for acceleration and additional interim projects.

Impact of Very Rapid Growth 
Scope of 2012 Baggage Optimization project: 
Design and build to 45 MAP over the next 10 years with
built in flexibility for the system to be later expanded to
60 MAP. 
Today's need: 
Construct interim projects to meet Airline growth needs
per SAMP to achieve 66 MAP 
C60 capacity: Increased make-up and screening ($10M) 
Other projects scope and cost to be determined 
Accelerate where possible 
Cost to be determined 

Additional capacity investments needed sooner.

Optimization Budget 
2012 Estimated Cost                    $320,400,000 

Total TSA Contribution (OTA commitment: September 2013)    $ 93,220,422 

Net Estimated Cost to Port                 $227,179,578 
Total Commission Authorization to Date        $ 20,225,000 
Amount Spent to Date (as of April 2015)               $ 7,080,551 
TSA Reimbursement to Date (as of April 2015)          $ 5,231,891 
ON BUDGET PER ORIGINAL PROJECT SCOPE

Optimization Schedule 
70% Design Documents to TSA  April, 2015 
Currently under TSA review 
100% Design Documents to TSA  Q4, 2015 
Commission Briefings and requested Approval 
Phase 1 Construction: 
Notice to Proceed  Q2, 2016 
Beneficial Occupancy  Q2, 2019 
Overall Project Completion: 
Beneficial Occupancy  Q3, 2023 
ON SCHEDULE PER ORIGINAL SCOPE. HOWEVER, NEED TO ACCELERATE.

Rapid Growth Adds Complexity 
Early Bag Storage 
South Satellite BHS 
Make-up 
International Growth 
Tunnel Conveyor 
Domestic Growth 
Baggage Claim 
Cruise Ship Inputs 
IAF BHS         RFID Tracking 

Growth drives baggage needs in many areas.

IAF Baggage 


The IAF cost estimate includes baggage. No cost increase to Baggage
Optimization.

International Growth 



International growth generates additional baggage handling and requires
storage.

Early Bag Storage 
Current Early Bag Storage               Automated Early Bag Storage 





Existing storage is manual. Future storage must be automated to meet
growth.

Domestic Growth 



Domestic growth adds bag volume quicker than anticipated.

Cruise Ship Inputs 



Cruise passengers add a peak baggage load on top of baseline Airport
summer peak.

South Satellite BHS 
South Satellite Make-up Device               C-25 Baggage System 





Future South Satellite baggage renovations will be necessary.

RFID 


RFID Tag 
Current Airline Bag Tag 
Current tracking system is bar code. Airlines are moving to RFID tracking.

Baggage Claim 



Peak arriving passengers require more claim devices in baggage claim.

Make-up 



No building footprint for increased make-up capacity for Airlines use.

Tunnel Conveyor 
Future 


Existing 


Future South Satellite may require added conveyor capacity, redundancy.

Top 3 Project Challenges 
1. Accommodating Faster Growth Rate in Passengers 
Projected MAP (published by Airport Planning Department) 
2020 45 million 
2024 52 million 
2034 66 million 
Mitigation:
Build to 45 MAP design flexibility with capacity for 66 MAP 
Add separate projects to meet rapid passenger growth rate 
Being studied within SAMP 
Seek to accelerate 
Status:
Current growth rate projects the Airport exceeding 45 MAP by 2020 
Increased growth will require more capacity to be built sooner. 
Interim projects will be necessary to keep up with growth.

Top 3 Project Challenges 
2. Maintain 24/7 Operations During Construction 
Mitigation:
System acceptance testing prior to cutovers 
Detailed phasing plan 
Operational contingency and fallback plans 
Include Holiday and peak periods blackouts in construction contracts 
Consider temporary screening and other facilities 
Status: 
Port baggage team is engaging all involved departments and Airlines 


Proactive efforts underway with all stakeholders

Top 3 Project Challenges 
3. TSA Explosive Detection System (EDS) machine not yet
selected 
Mitigation:
Design BHS to the largest EDS machine footprint 
Design options are the Morpho (CTX 9800), L3 and Smith Detection 
Status: 
TSA selected new Morpho (CTX 9800) machine 



No Longer a risk. TSA determined Machine (CTX 9800) on March 30, 2015

Summary of Project Objectives 
Project Objective to Increase:                 Achieved in
70% Design? 
1. Screening/conveyor capacity to match airport growth         yes 
2. Energy efficiency                                   yes 
3. Flexibility and redundancy to send bags from any ticket        yes 
counter to any CTX to any make-up device 
4. Baggage system performance                           yes 
5. Compliance to meet Federal mandates                    yes 

Each project objectives has measurable metrics.

Project Metrics 
Objective #1: Baggage handling system capacity to match airport growth: 
Metrics                  Current       45 MAP 
Number of bags per day (average)            103K        124K 

Objective #2: Flexibility and redundancy to send bags from any ticket counter to any
CTX to any make-up device: 

Metrics                  Current       45 MAP 
Any ticket counter to any CTX to any makeup         No          Yes 
Number of separate screening systems             6           1

Project Metrics 
Objective #3: Energy Efficiency 
Metrics                  Current       45 MAP 
Energy consumption                   Full load     Up to 35%
reduction 
Conveyor run time after last bag              10 min       2 min 
Clutch brake repair costs per month            $30K        $2K 

Objective #4: Baggage System Performance 
Metrics                  Current       45 MAP 
Bag transit time NSAT to SSAT             Not possible     30 min 
Bag transit time SSAT to NSAT               30 min       30 min 
Tracking rate percentage                   97%        99.5%

Project Metrics 
Objective #5: Compliance to meet Federal mandates 
Metrics                  Current       45 MAP 
Meet Federal Safety Mandate compliance       Yes         Yes 
Meet Current TSA Standards (PGDS v4.2)        No         Yes 
Optimize Federal Operational Staffing           No          Yes

Integrated Local Design Team

End of Briefing