COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          7a 
BRIEFING ITEM                            Date of Meeting      January 24, 2017 
DATE:     January 6, 2017 
TO:        Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    George England, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group 
Michael Ehl, Director, Aviation Operations 
Jeffrey Brown, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs 
SUBJECT:  2016 Q4 NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite Project Briefing 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The North Sea-Tac Airport Renovation (NorthSTAR) Program is a collaborative effort of the Port
and Alaska Airlines (AS) to improve traveler experience and customer service.  The North
Satellite (NSAT) Renovation and Expansion project is the largest segment of the NorthSTAR
Program. This component project addresses the expansion of the North Satellite from 12 to 20
contact gates, modernization of the existing North Satellite facility including North Satellite and
Concourse C Satellite Transit Stations, and expansion of the baggage system to accommodate
the satellite expansion. 
This presentation details the progress made over the past quarter on these 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 four capital renovation projects within the NorthSTAR program.
Accomplishments 
Decision made to transfer Main Terminal Improvements (MTI) project from the
NorthSTAR program to Planning 
Progress 
Updated overall program master schedule to remove MTI & update NSAT project
schedule in design/construction 
Issues 
Maintaining project scope and budget as directed by Commission on Sept 14th, 2016 
Risks 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
Maintain baseline scope and schedule as agreed to by all stakeholders 
Future design change requests could have budget and schedule implication 
AS may delay concurrence or Port/AS may choose to proceed without concurrence 
Metrics 
Actual     Budget 
/Planned 
Cumulative Spent Against Budget             $4.1 M    $19.5 M 
Overall Schedule Progress                       51%        51% 
Cashflow for Reporting Period (Q3 2016)      $150 k      $160 k 
Contingency Remaining                     $9.4 M    $0.94 M 
(inclusive of Management Reserve) 
Small Contractor Supplier (SCS)                26.8%      27.0% 
M = million; k = thousand 
2.  CIP C800556 NorthSTAR NSAT Renovation & North Satellite Transit System Lobbies 
This project includes the modernization of NSAT and the satellite transit system (STS) lobbies at
Concourse C and North Satellite including infrastructure and seismic reinforcement, the
expansion of the NSAT to 20 contact gates and expansion of the baggage handling system to
improve customer service, provide a balance of holdrooms, concessions and circulation space
to meet the overall program vision. 
Accomplishments 
Preliminary Work 
Installed time-elapsed cameras to record NSAT construction 
Successfully completed all preliminary work gate relocations, including N12 ground
board gates 
Temporary wall construction, graphics & project monitors installed 
Emergency generator cabinet relocated 
Successfully completed 100 shut downs to date 
Base Building 
Received 90% Base Building Design Documents 
Finalized schedule of major activities to complete & authorize final MACC (Maximum
Allowable Construction Cost) 
Completed reviews of emergency generator and baggage expansions in preparation for
90% design 
Three FAA Construction Authorization Airspace applications submitted for review:
1) revised base building, 2) drill rig & crane, and 3) jet bridge relocations 
NEPA updated to include Taxiway A/B/L/Q scope 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
Decision to transfer NSAT Taxiway A scope, authorization and budget to 2018 Airfield
Taxiway A/B/L/Q project 
Held second regular dispute resolution board meeting and agreed to standard operating
procedures 
Progress 
Preliminary Work 
Delayed PWP #2 bid opening for Vertical Circulation package due to the limited response
from interested bidders 
Conducting lessons learned on gate activations to apply during Phase I construction 
Base Building 
Continuing refining of and monitoring progress on critical path schedule to complete and
authorize final MACC 
Reviewing base building 90% design submittal and 30+ draft bid packages 
Refining construction schedule, bid package scope of work, final cost and Engineers
estimates, and construction phasing in finalizing the MACC 
Final Contract MACC amendment language being drafted 
Met with procurement team on Procurement Excellence implications to project 
Begin transfer of Taxiway A Improvements scope to Airfield team 
Metrics 
Actual       Budget 
/Planned 
Cumulative Spent Against Budget             $45.4 M   $538.1 M* 
Overall Schedule Progress                          8%          10% 
Cashflow for Reporting Period (Q4 2016)      $11.9 M     $11.5 M 
Contingency Remaining                      $28.5 M      $38.5 M 
Small Contractor Supplier (SCS) Design            2.3%         3.3% 
SBE Participation (Construction)                26.4% 1        16.0% 
SCS Participation (Construction)                  4.6% 1          5.5% 
WMBE Participation (Construction)              4.1% 1         3.6% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                       17.5% 1        15.0% 
Minority Utilization (% of apprenticeship)      38.73%1         15.0% 
Women Utilization (% of apprenticeship)        19.0%1        10.0% 
Preferred Entry Apprentices                  No Data 2         1 in 5 
1
Represents participation for PWP #1 effort only 
2
No Information available yet  Too early to report 
* Does not reflect pending scope/budget transfers 
M = million 


Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
Issues 
Preliminary Work 
Signage updates and holdroom gate counter overhead task lighting replacement delayed
by abatement work scope (PWP #1) 
Revising constructed ground board walkway to provide improved passenger experience,
customer service, wayfinding and weather protection 
Base Building 
Continue discussing with AS a letter revising final concurrence points for base building
from original Letter of Understanding 
Continuing alternatives investigation on Phase II ground board operations to eliminate
potential need for a temporary ramp level holdroom facility 
Continue interior project phasing transition investigations to ensure balanced gate
capacity with reasonable customer level of service during construction 
Coordinating NSAT gate activation requirements with additional Taxiway A/B/L/Q
improvements to mitigate FAA runway incursion concerns 
Final definition and agreement continues for AS cost sharing items 
Working with GCCM on schedule improvements to maintain agreed upon project
substantial completion date (currently April 2021) 
Risks 
Preliminary Work 
Weatherproofing improvements to ground board walkway may require temporary
closures 
Potential cost increases on remaining PWP #2 bid items (vertical conveyance) due to
strong local construction market conditions 
Base Building 
Budget growth due to bid results during the strong local construction market, limited
resource availability and lack of interest 
Cost and schedule impacts of needed terminal/airside modifications to transition from
Phase I to Phase II construction to minimize impacts to level of service and operations 
Accommodating further Port/AS scope changes or detailed analysis that potentially
impacts design and construction schedule 
Impacts accommodating the number of operating gates (12 vs 14) in Phase II 
Resolution of open issues that impact final design and construction 
Complying with FAA Passenger Facility Charges submission requirements 
Schedule impacts due to delayed bidding, final MACC negotiations & Commission
approval 


Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
FAA approvals for two NSAT Construction Authorization applications and taxilane
intersection realignment that mitigates potential runway incursions and meets Aircraft
Movement Area (AMA) wingtip separation requirements 
AS concurrence and continued collaboration with tenant 
3.  CIP 800547 NorthSTAR Concourse C Vertical Circulation  Complete 
4.  CIP C800555 NorthSTAR Refurbish Baggage System  Complete 
5.  CIP C800545 NorthSTAR Main Terminal Improvement  Removed 
6.  CIP C800554 NorthSTAR Concourse C&D Exterior Stairs - Deleted 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
(1)   Attachment A: Quarterly Commission Update PowerPoint 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
North Sea-Tac Airport Renovations (NorthSTAR) (CIP #C800544) 
September 13, 2016  Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to
(1) increase the North Satellite Renovation & North Satellite Transit Station Lobbies (NSAT) 
project scope and budget; (2) increase authorization for project design; (3) amend design
service agreement with URS that exceeds 50% of the value of the original contract; and (4)
increase authorization for Preliminary Work Package #2 (PWP #2) construction.
August 9, 2016  NorthSTAR Program Status Update 
May 24, 2016  Commission authorized Chief Executive Officer to 1) increase the North
Satellite project scope and budget; 2) increase authorization for NSAT design and overall
project support; 3) amend service agreements with Jacobs Project Management Company
and AECOM; and 4) authorize the use of port crews and small works contactors to perform
work for the project. 
February 23, 2016  NorthSTAR Program status update 
November 24, 2015  NorthSTAR Program status update 
July 14, 2015  NorthSTAR Program status update 
April 28, 2015  NorthSTAR Program status update 
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. 
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. 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
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 10 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) 
September 13, 2016  The Commission authorized four NSAT related items: 
the increase of project scope and budget (capital) by $7,000,000 for the revised third
floor layout to better accommodate the signature restaurant, provide 3,000 additional
square feet of future airport related leasable space, and increase AS premium traveler
lounge as requested by 4,850 square feet 
Increase authorization by $1,000,000 for project design. 
Amend design service agreements with AECOM that exceed 50% value of the original
contract. 
Increase authorization by $30,000,000 to accommodate Preliminary Work Package #2
construction. 
May 24, 2016 - The Commission authorized four NSAT related items: 
Increase of project scope and budget (capital and expense) by $121,219,098 for 30% &
60% design scope additions and risk contingencies 
Increased authorization of $11,000,000 for continued NorthSTAR Program/Project
Management services and NSAT design and overall project support. 
Amend service agreements with Jacobs Project Management Co. and AECOM. 
Authorize the use of port crews and small works contractors. 
December 8, 2015  The Commission authorized $98,100,000 for the following: 
Additional Pre-Construction services ($1,200,000) 
Construction auditing services 
Preliminary Construction work 
March 24, 2015  The Commission authorized three NSAT related items: 
Expand the baggage handling system increasing the project scope for $14,400,000 and
$1,954,000 to complete the design. 
Entering into a developer agreement with Puget Sound Energy and $200,000 in
reimbursement for the design and construction of underground gas infrastructure. 
$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 AS's tenant improvement project; and
Approval to use Port crew labor and small works contractors to complete early project
work. 

Template revised September 22, 2016.

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Meeting Date: January 24, 2017 
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 22, 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. 
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, for $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 AS,
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. 
July 12, 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, for
$3,760,000. 


Template revised September 22, 2016.