PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA             Item No.     7c 
STAFF BRIEFING           Date of Meeting  April 28, 2015 

DATE:    April 22, 2015 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    George England, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group 
Michael Ehl, Director, Aviation Operations 
Dave Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs 
SUBJECT:  2015 Q1 Update on the Airport's NorthSTAR Program 
SYNOPSIS 
The NorthSTAR program is an outcome of Alaska Air Group's (AAG's) goal to concentrate and
consolidate the operations of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines at the north end terminal
facilities of the airport. The NorthSTAR program includes five renovation projects. The
program, which is a collaborative effort of the Port and Alaska Air Group, was initially defined
in a conceptual study prepared by AAG and its consultant in 2011. Working with this conceptual
study, the Port and AAG refined the scope to meet the long-term goals of both the Port and
AAG. In some cases, scope and budget from other parallel capital projects have been 
incorporated into the NorthSTAR program to ensure compatibility of design and efficiencies of
construction. The revised scope meets the Airport and AAG goals for improved traveler
experience and customer service. 
The program is currently scheduled for completion in 2020. This briefing addresses progress on
the program and each project through March 31, 2015. 
BACKGROUND 
The following is a summary of accomplishments, progress, issues, metrics and risks specific to
the NorthSTAR programmatic capital project and each of the five capital construction projects: 
1.  CIP C800544 NorthSTAR Program Management & Controls 
This umbrella project is comprised of cost estimating, cost controls, scheduling and overall
management support for the five capital renovation projects within the NorthSTAR program. 
Accomplishments 
Re-organized Port project management team structure due to retirement of Port Design 
Project Manager 
Presented program update to Airport & Airline Affairs Committee (AAAC) and fourth
quarter 2014 Commission briefing 
Completed transition of Consultant Program Scheduler

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April 22, 2015
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Progress 
Updated overall program master schedule with changes to each project schedule in
design/construction 
Issues 
Tracking programmatic impacts due to delays on specific NorthSTAR projects 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary (Supplement A 
PowerPoint) and includes: 
o  Cumulative Spent against Budget  Actual $3.0M; Budget $18.8M 
o  Overall Schedule Progress  Actual 36%; Planned 41% 
o  Cash flow for this reporting period  Actual $230k; Planned $310k 
o  Contingency remaining - Forecast $5.0M; Budget $0.94M (inclusive of
Management Reserve) 
o  SCS Participation (Program Mgmt.) Actual 14.8%; Planned 27.0% 
Risks 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people 
Assure baseline schedule concurrence of all stakeholders 
Estimated Capital Budget:       $18,764,150 * 
(*Includes program management reserve) 
Scheduled Project Completion:   August 2020 
2.  CIP C800556 NS North Satellite (NSAT) Renovation & North Satellite Transit System
(NSTS) Lobbies 
This project is the largest within the overall program and includes the renovation of the North
Satellite and the satellite transit system (STS) north loop stations at the Main Terminal,
Concourse C, and the North Satellite. While the renovation of the STS station lobbies is
relatively minor in scope, the renovation is significant and includes expansion of the NSAT
to improve customer service and provide a balance of holdrooms, concessions, and
circulation space to meet the overall program vision. The scope includes the removal of all
regulated materials, seismic reinforcement of the NSAT, replacement of all infrastructure
systems within the NSAT, expansion of the NSAT by nine structural bays to accommodate 5
additional gates, the addition of a rooftop structure for Alaska Airlines' Board Room and a
destination restaurant, the rebuilding of the NSAT concourse level interior, and the
renovation of non-public support spaces on the ramp and STS levels. The NSAT scope will
also incorporate sustainable building elements and the data and communications
infrastructure to accommodate the anticipated needs of the Port, AAG and the travelling
public.

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April 22, 2015
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The NSAT 60% design phase is progressing for an early June submittal, an eight week delay
from the previous update. Multiple desig n workshops for each of the major design areas
(architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) plus dining/retail concession and
holdroom configuration have been held with AAG and Port stakeholders. 
Accomplishments 
Issued Notice to Proceed on January 12, 2015 for Hensel Phelps (HP) as the General
Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM). Initial authorization for $5M for
preconstruction service. HP staff participating in construction phasing discussions,
design workshops, schedule review and development and preparing solicitation for
Electrical & Mechanical CM firms. 
Received Commission approval for $1,954,000 to design the $14.4M for NSAT baggage
handling system expansion. 
Conducted AAAC briefing on March 19, 2015. 
MII ballot for the NSAT baggage handling system expansion is complete and ready for
submission to the airlines for vote. 
Finalized decision to pursue Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) 
certification and help initial kickoff meeting. This included the GC/CM. 
Completed Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) for tri-taxilane. Implementation to begin in
May for interim period until early work construction begins. 
In Progress 
Hensel Phelps leading evaluation of construction phasing options with Port and AAG to
maximize gate availability, revenue opportunities, and utilization during construction. 
Refining 60% design elements. Continuing design workshops/progress meetings with
AAG and Port stakeholders 
Evaluating level of LEED certification attainable, as well other sustainable features to
incorporate into the project 
Initiate trial operation of tri-taxilane continues to ensure safe operations 
AAG designing temporary Boardroom VIP lounge tenant project on concourse level of
the NSAT 
Issues 
Current forecasted construction completion date is Q3 2020 based on the delay in
completion of the 60% design 
Procurement strategy for long-lead procurement items must be developed to minimize
potential for additional delays 
60% design submittal delayed 8 weeks due to extended review/coordination by AAG for
Tri taxilane operation, timely input by AAG project team due to inadequate staffing, and
Port stakeholder design inputs and performance of the design team. Tri taxilane benefits
operations by allowing either single or dual taxilane use but requires wider operations
space which impacts aircraft parking around NSAT and Concourse C.

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April 22, 2015
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Ramp and apron layout will not accommodate all ground service equipment 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary (attachment A) and
includes: 
o  Cumulative Spent against Budget  Actual $12.0M; Budget $415.8M 
o  Overall Schedule Progress  Actual 3%; Planned 7% 
o  Cash flow for this reporting period  Actual $2.2M; Planned $2.5M 
o  Contingency remaining Forecast $35.6M; Budget $40.7M 
o  SCS Participation (Design) Actual 0.9%; Planned 3.3% 
o  Apprenticeship Utilization  Actual 0% * ; Goal 15% 
* No information available yet  too early to report 
Risks 
Scope additions absorbed by the project at 30% design may adversely impact budget;
Evaluate at conclusion of 60% design cost estimate approximately in third quarter, 2015 
Delayed resolution of critical issues may impact design schedule and subsequent early
construction packages 
Dual Boarding and Tri-taxilane constrain AAG's operational effectiveness 
Customer level of service within holdrooms and building during renovation a concern of
AAG's 
Estimated Capital Budget:           $415,812,944 
Estimated Expense Budget:            $5,800,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:         August 2020 
3.  CIP C800547 NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
This project, which includes work being constructed and coordinated by Port and Alaska
Airlines contractors, will provide new vertical circulation cores for improved vertical
circulation between the concourse and the ground levels for Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
customers at three locations on Concourse C: Gates C2, C10, and C16. This work will
provide covered, non-temperature controlled sloped walkways with elevator(s) between
concourse and ground levels. The vertical circulation cores will consist of a light roof
structure with glazed side panels to protect passengers from the weather and new door
openings from the concourse to the vertical circulation cores. This project will improve
passenger circulation to the aircraft from concourse to ground level on Concourse C for
Horizon Air passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Gates C2, C10 and C16 walkways have structural steel erected, precast concrete walkway
panels installed, and translucent roofing completed. Elevator installations continuing 
Gates C2 and C10 new doors and stairs for access to/egress from aircraft continue in use

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Installed laminated glass panels at the Gate C16 walkway 
In Progress 
Construction activity progressing at all 3 walkways for occupancy in April. Elevator
installations behind schedule 
Continuing to work with contractor to coordinate work activities with AAG and its
contractor, PCL, for adjacent ground level walkway construction 
C Concourse Employee Space (AAG tenant project) under construction with completion
expected May 2015 
Thirty-eight (38) remaining eGSE chargers, at Gates C10 through C16, to be complete
June 2015 
Issues 
C10 Elevator 4  5 weeks late. Aggressive construction market impacting availability of
qualified workforce 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary (attachment A) 
Based on the final construction plans, the following metrics will reflect the performance
during construction: 
o  Cumulative Spent against Budget  Actual $10.8M; Budget $16.8M 
o  Overall Schedule Progress  Actual 82%; Planned 89% 
o  Number of delayed outbound bags  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of delayed outbound flights  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of safety hazard report incidences  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of customer complaints received  Actual 2/mo; Planned <5/mo. 
o  Construction Change Orders Processed  Actual 29; Planned 0 
o  Contingency Remaining  Forecast $1.3M; Budget $2.0M 
o  SCS Participation (Design) - Actual 27.7%; Planned 33.4% 
o  SCS Participation (Construction) - Actual 16.8%; Planned 6.0% 
o  Apprenticeship Utilization  Actual 13.1% ; Goal 15% 
Risks 
Elevator installation impacted by workforce shortage resulting from aggressive
construction market 
Congested work area and coordination with AAG's covered walkway project. 
Estimated Capital Budget:       $16,777,350 
Estimated Expense Budget:       $1,233,500 
Scheduled Project Completion:      May 2015

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4.  CIP C800545 NS Main Terminal Improvements 
The Main Terminal scope begins at the departure drop-off curb and ends at the Main
Terminal north STS station. Although the least defined element of the NorthSTAR program,
the project will reconfigure the north end of the ticket lobby, the existing airline ticket office
and ticket counters, and the north checkpoint. This project will focus on the efficient
movement and processing of AAG, cruise, and other customers through improvements to the
building circulation, wayfinding, technology infrastructure, checkpoint reconfiguration, and
anticipated changes in the way AAG processes arriving passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Presented preliminary alternatives to stakeholders in March of security checkpoint size
and configurations, and ticket lobby passenger check-in and circulation options. 
In Progress 
Update passenger forecasts and develop final alternatives for ticketing lobby and security
checkpoint in 2nd Quarter 2015 
Issues 
Coordination with AAG & Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on security
checkpoint 5 reconfiguration 
Coordination with upcoming Sustainable Airport Master Plan 
Metrics 
TBD 
Risks 
Developing final scope that minimizes investment anticipating the Sustainable Airport
Master Plan and AAG's changing ticketing operations 
Estimated Capital Budget:       $29,200,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:    November 2018 
5.  CIP C800555 NS Refurbish Baggage System 
This project will refurbish the existing baggage systems in support of AAG operations on the
NSAT and Concourse D. The work will extend the service life of part of the C92 baggage
systems, the C88 North Satellite systems, and the C88 tunnel systems. Some of the
processing and transit times may be decreased but capacity will not be increased. 
The project will speed up the tunnel conveyors and will replace aging conveyor belts, motors,
drives, and controls of the existing tunnel and North Satellite systems as required improving
reliability and full functionality.

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Accomplishments 
Completed abatement for Motor Control Room and Baggage Service Office at North
Satellite. 
A portion of the North Satellite baggage system (C88) began operating March 16, 2015.
C92 baggage system tested, commissioned and operating. 
Conducted safety related tour of C88 system in NSAT identifying a number of revisions. 
In Progress 
Completing remaining NSAT C88 work with focus on operating safety as construction
continues. 
Automated Bag Tag Reader (ATR) replacement of C92 to complete before May 1, 2015. 
Complete commissioning and turnover of NSAT C88 expected May 15, 2015. 
Issues 
Safety of both baggage and construction workers at NSAT as work is completed within
the operating baggage area. 
Resolution of potential acceleration and inefficiency claims submitted recently by
contractor. 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary (attachment A) 
Based on the final construction plans the following metrics will reflect the performance
during construction: 
o  Cumulative Spent against Budget  Actual $13.5M; Budget $19.4M 
o  Overall Schedule Progress  Actual 79%; Planned 79% 
o  Number of system shutdowns  Actual 5; Planned 10 
o  Number of operational impacts  Actual 1; Planned 0 
o  Number of unplanned system downtime periods exceeding 15 minutes  Actual 0;
Planned 0 
o  Number of construction change orders processed  Actual 19; Planned 0 
o  Contingency remaining - Forecast $0M; Budget $1.3M 
o  SCS Participation (Design) - Actual 9.2%; Planned 14.3% 
o  SCS Participation (Construction) - Actual 7.8%; Planned 5.0% 
o  Apprenticeship Utilization  Actual 16.4%; Goal 15% 

Risks 
Budget risk as project was notified by contractor of a potential claim. Evaluating the
level of this risk. 
Schedule has no float remaining; however performance to date has met each schedule
interim deadline.

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April 22, 2015
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Estimated Capital Budget:      $19,362,500 
Estimated Expense Budget:       $640,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:     May 2015 
6.  CIP C800554 NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
This project, if approved, would add exterior stairs to Concourse C and D gate lobbies to
enable the aft loading and unloading of aircraft at locations identified by AAG. This is
currently a prospective "status 1" project, and therefore is not included in the capital budget
and plan of finance. 
Accomplishments 
None 
In Progress 
Nothing to report 
Risks 
Safety of passengers, employees and construction crew during construction 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas 
Issues 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas 
Lack of defined scope (full complement of gates undetermined at this time) 
Agreement with AAG on cost responsibility 
Estimated Budget:        $21,400,000 
Estimated Expense Budget      TBD 
Scheduled Project Completion:     TBD 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
Attachment A - Quarterly Commission Update PowerPoint 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
North Sea-Tac Airport Renovations (North STAR) (CIP #C800544) 
January 27, 2015  NorthSTAR Program status update 
October 28, 2014 - NorthSTAR Program status update. 
August 19, 2014 - NorthSTAR Program status update. 
May 27, 2014  NorthSTAR Program status update. 
January 14, 2014  NorthSTAR Program status update. 
September 24, 2013  NorthSTAR Program status update. 
June 25, 2013 NorthSTAR Program status update.

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April 9, 2013  The Commission authorized the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a
project labor agreement covering the NorthSTAR program's five major construction
projects. 
March 26, 2013 NorthSTAR Program status update. 
June 26, 2012  The Commission received a briefing on the status of the Airline
Realignment Program and budget restructuring in association with the NorthSTAR
Program. 
April 4, 2012  Authorizations for the North Sea-Tac Airport Renovations program for:
1) preliminary project funding; 2) execution of consulting contracts for
design/construction support services and project management services; and 3) use of Port
crews and consultants to conduct regulated materials management surveys and field
support services for preliminary project planning tasks. 
North Satellite Renovation & North Satellite Transit Station Lobbies (CIP #C800556) 
March 28  The Commission authorized three NSAT related items: 
o  Expand the baggage handling system increasing the project scope for $14,400,000
and $1,954,000 to complete the design. 
o  Entering into a developer agreement with Puget Sound Energy and $200,000 in
reimbursement for the design and construction of underground gas infrastructure. 
o  $5,300,000 to 
Prepare four locations to accommodate temporary passenger loading bridges,
to construct temporary construction offices. 
To complete construction of a Satellite Transit System (STS) North loop
Dynamic Display system. 
$600,000 in expense funds for regulated materials management for AAG's
tenant improvement project. 
Approval to use Prot crel labor and small works contractors to complete early
project work. 
August 5, 2014  The Commission authorized expansion of the NSAT, $191,323,143
budget increase, $15,717,800 to complete the design, execute amendments to existing
consulting contracts; execute future consulting contracts and use of and to advertise for
General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) alternative public works contractor. 
July 22, 2014 - NSAT Expansion Briefing 
April 16, 2014  Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Capital Program - Briefing 
January 14, 2014 NSAT expansion briefing. 
May 28, 2013, Commission authorized the execution of separate service agreements for
Construction Management Services and Commissioning Services, of approximate values
of $10 million and $1.5 million. 
December 11, 2012  The Commission was briefed on the Vertical Conveyance
Modernization Project Aero Phases 1 and 2 and the possibility of adding the specified
elevators and escalators to the NorthSTAR program. 
July 24, 2012 - Commission authorized $32,000,000 for the design of the NorthSTAR
NSAT Renovation and NSTS Lobbies project.

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April 10, 2012 - The Commission authorized the execution of consultant contracts for
design and construction support services; program management services; and the
completion of site surveys for regulated materials management, in the amount of
$1,200,000. 
NorthSTAR Concourse C Vertical Circulation Project (CIP #C800547) 
October 22, 2013  Commission authorized $16,145,000 for advertising for bids,
executing a major construction contract, executing a tenant reimbursement agreement
with Alaska Air Group, using Port crews to provide construction services for the
Concourse C Vertical Circulation. 
November 6, 2012  Commission authorized the design for the 1:20 sloped walkways
and elevator(s) at Gates C2, C10-12, and C14 on Concourse C. 
NorthSTAR North Main Terminal Improvements Project (CIP #C800545) 
December 3, 2013  Commission authorized $1,500,000 for preliminary engineering up
to 30% design. 
North Satellite Refurbish Baggage System Project (CIP#C800555) 
September 24, 2013  The Commission authorized staff to: (1) advertise, award, and
execute a major public works contract for the construction of the North Satellite
Refurbish Baggage System Project; and (2) authorize the use of Port crews. 
July12, 2013  The Commission was notified of 1 added scope item and 2 scope items
moved into the scope previously identified as suggested scope. 
November 6, 2012  The Commission authorized staff to prepare design documents and
use Port crews to support site investigation needed to develop the contract documents, in
the amount of $3,760,000.