PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      6a 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting    September 22, 2015 
DATE:    September 17, 2015 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Dave McFadden, Director Economic Development 
Marie Kurose, Workforce Program Development Manager 
SUBJECT:  Airport Workforce Development Services Continuity and Expansion 

Amount of This Request:      $4,750,000     Source of Funds:       TBD 

ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission Authorization: 
A.    To exercise its authority under RCW 53.19.020(5) and determine that a competitive
solicitation process is not appropriate or cost effective and authorize the CEO to execute
an amendment to the current Port Jobs contract for an estimated value of $538,000 and
total contract value of $4,178,581.68 and extend it for up to six months; and 
B.    For the CEO to: 
(1)  Execute a contract for the administrative oversight, management and implementation
of day to day operations of the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Airport)
Employment Center in the amount of $4,425,000 for a two-year term with three
one-year options; and 
(2)  Execute a contract for the development and initial implementation of career
advancement programs (Career Pathways) in the Airlines and other airport-related
industry in the amount of $175,000 for a one-year term. 
SYNOPSIS 
As discussed on July 14, 2015, Commission presentation and follow-up discussions with
Commissioners and staff, we are recommending the release of two (2) contracts to expand the
Port's workforce development initiatives in the Airport and related sector. The first contract
builds on longstanding placement and workforce development initiatives at the Airport
Employment Center, performed under a contract with Port Jobs. The second contract will
initiate career pathway work within the aviation industry and set the stage for career ladder 
development within the Port's key industries (aviation, maritime, construction, etc.). The Port
will competitively procure each contract. 

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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In order to ensure continuity of services, we are also requesting authorization to extend the
existing Port Jobs contract for Airport employment and core training services  and preapprenticeship
support provided through the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project (AOP). The
Port's contract with Port Jobs is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2015. The extension will
allow sufficient time to complete the competitive bid and contracting process. This amendment
is for $538,000, for a new total contract value to $4,178,581.68.   In accordance with
RCW 53.19.060(2) this memorandum constitutes notice of the Port's intention to amend the
contract in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the original contract value. This memorandum will
be placed on file at the bid desk. 
The extension will support continuation of: (1) Airport workforce development and related costs 
($438,000) and (2) AOP pre-apprentice services ($100,000) subcontract with the Apprenticeship
for Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW) for a period of six months from January 1
June 30, 2016.
BACKGROUND 
On July 1, 2014, the Commission adopted a motion "Increasing Workforce Development and
Career Opportunities Activities." The Commission directed the CEO to: 
1)  Complete a strategic plan to improve upon and expand current Port funded and/or Port
sponsored workforce development efforts in port-related sectors, 
2)  Complete policies necessary to implement the strategic plan, 
3)  Develop new partnerships with regional stakeholders, and 
4)  Establish contracts with service providers as necessary to deliver on the plan. 
The Office of Social Responsibility presented a proposed strategic investment plan at the
May 26, 2015, Commission meeting. Recommendations included a sector based approach, and
an expansion of the Port's funding in regional workforce development in three key Port sectors:
Airport, Maritime, and Construction.  This request is for approval to proceed with the Airport
and aviation-related services as the first phase of a Comprehensive Career Pathways strategy.
The recommended approach and draft scopes of work for the RFPs were distributed to the
Commission on August 5, 2015, and are summarized below. 
1.  Airport Employment Center: This contract will ensure continuity of the current Airport
workforce development services. The consultant will provide administrative oversight,
management and implementation of day-to-day operations of the Employment Center. The
services include outreach and direct employment services to match job seekers and airport
employers, and continuation of existing on-site job search and core training in airport
functions, operations, customer service, job-specific skills, and safety for new and incumbent
workers, including English-as-a-Second-Language employees. This will essentially maintain
the core curriculum from our current Airport University. The contract will be for a two-year
term for a total cost of $1,575,000 with three one-year options for a total contract value of
$4,425,000. Currently  this function is performed within the airport office building (AOB).

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As part of the competitive solicitation process, the Port is considering relocating this service
near the airport, but not necessarily within the airport office building. Facts the Port will
consider in making this determination include cost associated with location and whether a
location outside of the AOB will be in the best interests and success of the program.
2.  Comprehensive Career Pathways Development and Implementation:  This consultant will
conduct the comprehensive set of functions and activities required to develop career
advancement programs for the Airlines and other airport-related industry. This contract will
be for one-year for a total cost of $175,000 ($75,000 for career pathways mapping and
development, $100,000 for pilot implementation).  This initial work to develop airport
industry career pathways will serve as a foundation for career pathway development in other
key Port sectors (maritime, manufacturing, etc.). Staff intends to use the airport industry
career pathways work to gauge timelines and methods for developing career ladders within
these other sectors (per the Economic Development Division five-year plan).
3.  Port Jobs Contract Extension: The contract with Port Jobs is scheduled to expire on
December 31, 2015, and in order to ensure continuity of services we are requesting
authorization to extend its contract to allow sufficient time to competitively retain a new
provider for these services.  The extension will be for: 
a.  Services currently provided through its Airport Jobs and Airport University contract
elements which include outreach and direct employment services to match job
seekers and airport employers, and continuation of existing on-site job search and
core training in airport functions, job-specific skills, and safety for new and
incumbent workers, including those with limited English-proficiency. Additionally,
if a new provider is selected, there will be a need to allow time for a transition from
Port Jobs.
b.  Pre-apprenticeship support through the Apprentice Opportunities Project (AOP)
subcontract with Apprenticeship for Non Traditional Employment for Women. 
The Port Jobs contract extension request requires Commission authorization to exercise its
authority under RCW 53.19.020(5) and make a determination that a competitive solicitation
process is not appropriate or cost effective, thereby exempting procurement of the services
currently provided by Port Jobs from the requirements of Chapter 53.19 RCW. This will
authorize the CEO to execute an amendment to the current Port Jobs contract for $538,000
and extend the contract for six months. 
In 2011, the Port entered into a new three-year contract with Port Jobs to support job training
and placement programs, pre-apprenticeship training and educational programs associated
with Airport tenants, customers and Port construction projects and other  Port-related
workforce development strategies. The contract allowed for two (2) one-year options, which
have been exercised by the Port.  The initial contract was for $1,895,000. Amendment 1
exercised the first option year adding $700,000 to the contract. Amendment 2 added $36,000
for training for fishing industry workers  due to changes in Coast Guard  regulations.

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September 17, 2015 
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Amendment 3 exercised the final option year and added money to cover airport rent for a
total of $1,009,581.68. The current contract expires December 31, 2015. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
This request will ensure continuation and expansion of:
a.   Airport-related job access and training services. This investment will support Sea-Tac
Airport operations and include passenger related services, air cargo, and connected sub
sectors such as logistics, maintenance, restaurant/hospitality, and retail. The Airport's
rapid growth and planned expansion will increase the need to recruit, retain and
support the career advancement efforts of this segment of the labor force. 
b.   Apprentice Opportunities Project support for pre-apprentices. 
The recommended strategies will provide employers in the airport-related and construction 
industry sectors with ready access to a pool of qualified applicants. They also take into account
key policy directives from the Commission to improve levels of general training, education,
and/or work experience, employee qualifications for advancement, and corresponding
compensation incentives in order to attract and retain a high-quality workforce. 
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION
UNDER (RCW 53.19.202(5): 
Unless a new contract falls under one of the five exemptions in RCW 53.19.020, it must be
subject to "competitive solicitation" defined as "a documented formal process providing an
equal and open opportunity to qualified parties and culminating in a selection based on criteria,
in which criteria other than price may be the primary basis for consideration." RCW 53.19.020
lists five exemptions from competitive solicitation. The fifth exemption is for "other contracts or
classes or groups of contracts exempted from the competitive solicitation process by the
commission when it has been determined that a competitive solicitation process is not
appropriate or cost-effective." RCW 53.19.020(5). 
For the Port Jobs contract to fall under the exemption in RCW 53.19.020(5), the Commission
must make a reasoned determination that the competitive solicitation process would not be
appropriate or cost effective. In making such determination, the Commission can avoid acting
arbitrarily and capriciously by noting and discussing relevant facts and circumstances. In
reviewing this issue, the Commission may establish that a reasonable basis exists, including
wider policy considerations, to exempt the contract with the non-profit organization Port Jobs
from competition for this six-month period. Such considerations may include the Commission's
commitment to continuing support of workforce development and job creation services as a core
mission of the Port while the Port conducts a rigorous competitive process to identify a qualified
consultant to provide these services in the future.

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September 17, 2015 
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Schedule 
Date     What              Action to be Taken 
9/22/2015    Commission Meeting      Approval to advertise Airport RFPs and execute contract s
Authorization to extend Port Jobs Contract (6 Month
Extension to June 30, 2016) 
9/23/2015    Employment Center RFP  Publish solicitation 
Quarter 4, 2015  Career Pathways RFP    Publish solicitation 
Quarter 1, 2016  Employment Center     Announce Consultant Decision 
Quarter 2, 2016  Employment Center      Transition Planning and Implementation 
Quarter 2, 2016  Career Pathways        Announce Consultant Decision 
Q2 Q4 2016   Career Pathways       Port Staff  Stakeholder Engagement/Regional
Collaboration *Stakeholder Engagement to Support
Formal Collaboration and Partnering (Multi-agency,
multi-institution, employer)
7/1/2016     Airport Employment     Start of Contract
Center 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Airport Employment Center         Airport Sector   Pre-Apprentice 
Description 
Career       Support 
Airport Rent   Core Training &      Total       Pathways        (AOP) 
Employment Services 
2015     $300,000      $450,000      $750,000        0         $200,000 
(Current) 
2016-2020 Funding Summary 
$100,000 
2016     $325,000      $450,000      $775,000     $175,000 
(6 mos) 
2017     $350,000      $450,000      $800,000       TBD 
2018     $375,000      $450,000      $825,000       TBD 
2019     $400,000      $450,000      $850,000       TBD 
2020     $425,000      $450,000      $875,000       TBD 
Facilities Est.                            $300,000        TBD 
TOTAL                              $175,000     $100,000 
$1,875,000*    $2,250,000     $4,425,000 
2016-2020                                  (2016 only)      (6 mos) 
Port Jobs 
$50,000 
Admin/Trans 
*Airport Rental costs are estimates and will only be paid if we maintain services within the AOB. 
If we determine it is appropriate to relocate the services outside of AOB, Core Training and
Employment Services costs may increase a little to cover the rent. We anticipate rent outside of
the AOB will be less than estimated airport rent.

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Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The 2016 Port budget process will inform the appropriate sources of funding for the workforce
development investment strategy. Considerations will include the use of airport revenues in
accordance with the FAA guidelines and/or the use of tax levy. The final cost may be adjusted
depending on facility upgrades or relocation costs required for off-airport space, associated with
alternate use of the allocated space required by the Airport. 
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This project supports the Port's Century Agenda objective of expanding workforce development.
The recommended strategies will provide employers in airport-related industry sectors with
ready access to a pool of qualified applicants. 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1) Issue one contract for comprehensive employment and career pathways services: 
Pros: This would provide a "one-stop" comprehensive system for providing services to
employers and job seekers.
Cons: Career Pathways and Employment Center scopes of work require different skills and
expertise. Separating the services into two contracts could enable a larger pool of applicants in
each of the areas because they may not have the combined expertise and track record in
operating a high-volume job center, career advancement, training, and navigation. This is not 
the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2) Expand the capacity of the existing Airport University class topics without
adding specific skills training tailored to available career pathways.
Pros: This would require significantly less work in terms of program development, employer
engagement, and airport worker engagement and would no doubt benefit some airport workers
and employers as the current program does. 
Cons: Impact would likely be less, as workers would not be moved as directly into higherskill
/higher-wage positions, nor would specific employer skill needs be filled as efficiently. And
there would be less of a new career advancement focus that the Port could share with community
organizations and unions. This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 3) Execute two contracts. The first contract, Airport Employment Center, builds on
longstanding placement and workforce development initiatives at the Airport Employment
Center. The second contract, Career Pathways, identifies career pathways within the aviation
industry and invests in the development of these career ladders. 
Pros: Separating the functions into two contracts could enable a larger pool of applicants in each
of the areas because they may not have the combined expertise and track record in operating a
high-volume job center and career advancement, training, and navigation. This approach will 
also strengthen the Port's ability to build strategic partnerships.

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Cons: Separating the two functions would silo workforce development services at the Airport. It
would make it more difficult to navigate workforce services for customers (job seekers and
employers). They would have to develop relationships with two different entities and staff, and
would likely require duplicate enrollment applications. It could also make it more difficult to
recruit incumbent workers into training programs. This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
Presentation slides. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
July 12, 2015  2016 RFP and Contract Authorization Request (Airport) 
June 23, 2015  Airport Workforce Development Services 
May 26, 2015  Workforce Development Briefing and Recommendations 
November 11, 2014  Workforce Development Briefing 
September 30, 2014  Workforce Development Expansion Strategy 
July 22, 2014  Commission adoption of Resolution 3694 as amended 
July 1, 2014  Commission adoption of Workforce Development Motion 
December 4, 2012  Commission adoption of the Century Agenda 
December 15, 2009 - Commission: (A) made a determination that a competitive
solicitation process is not appropriate or cost effective, thereby exempting the two Port
Jobs contracts for 2010 from the requirements of RCW 53.19.020(5), and (B) authorized
the Chief Executive Officer to enter into two one-year contracts with Port Jobs valued at
an estimated $607,000. 
September 23, 2008 - Commission: (A) made determination that a competitive
solicitation process is not appropriate or cost-effective and that contracts with Port Jobs
are therefore exempt from requirements of Chapter 53.19 RCW, and (B) authorized the
CEO to enter into Port Jobs contracts for 2008, with option to renew for an additional 12-
month period, for a 2008 total of $365,000 plus $0.20 per labor hour receipts on Port
construction contracts to support the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project.