PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4c 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting      May 26, 2015 
DATE:    May 1, 2015 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Russ Read, Seaport Security Manager 
Mike McLaughlin, Director Cruise and Maritime Operations 
SUBJECT:  New Service Contract for Security Services at Terminal 91 
Amount of This Request:    $500,000 - $700,000  Source of Funds:     General Fund 
annually 
Est. Total Contract Cost:          $2,500,000- 
$3,500,000 
Est. State and Local Taxes:     $48,000  $6,720   Est. Jobs Created:     14 FTEs 
annually 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract for security guard
services to be performed at Terminal 91 with an annual estimated value ranging from $500,000  
$700,000. The contract will be competitively bid with an initial term of one year and four (4) 
additional one year options to renew. The maximum contract term will be five years. 
SYNOPSIS 
The current contract for security guard services at Terminal 91 expires on May 31, 2015. 
The Central Procurement Department has drafted and issued an Invitation to Bid (Bid No. ITB
15-17). The solicitation was advertised 5/12/15. Submittals are due  5/27/15; the award of
contract is scheduled for 7/1/2015 
The preferred Commission action is for authorization to execute a new contract for security
guard services at Terminal 91. 
The purpose of this contract is to provide a broad array of  security support services for 
operational activities at Terminal 91 (T-91), including: (1) continual 24 hour a day security 
staffing;  (2)  compliance  with  the Marine Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA), 
Transportation Workers Identification Credential Program of the Department of Homeland 
Security (TWIC) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Facility Security Plan for the Port
of Seattle; (3) deterrence of theft, vandalism and property damage; (4) provision of a safe 
working environment and; (5) traffic and circulation controls, (6). 
Additionally this security guard contract provides continual security services for the tenants at
Terminal 91 as a means of theft deterrent, detection of anomalous activity and rapid reporting of
both criminal activity and other emergent conditions that require immediate Port of Seattle staff

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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response. Maintaining security guard services also assists the tenants at Terminal 91 in
maintaining their U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Trade Partnership Against
Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification which could not maintained without 24 hour security services
and access control. 

BACKGROUND 
The Port has utilized contracted security guard services to perform this type of work at T-91 for 
many years. Actual cost for contracted security services at T-91 for the year of 2014 totaled 
$477,221. The scope of security services includes; compliance with United States Coast Guard
Regulations and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program which
was implemented in 2009, as well as support services for Maritime Operations with cost
recovery, including cruise, fishing fleet, commercial operations and special event activities. 
T-91 consists of a 212 acre terminal that serves a very diverse but critical group of maritime 
industries. T-91 includes Piers 90 and 91 and is bisected by the Magnolia Bridge and bordered 
by a City of Seattle bike and pedestrian path and is also adjacent to a BNSF rail yard and a 
National Guard Armory. T-91 also hosts the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (SCCT) which opened 
in 2009 and is operated under a lease agreement with Cruise Terminals of America.  Other 
tenants at T-91 include Trident Seafoods, Lineage Logistics Cold Storage, MAREL USA,
Independent  Packers,  American  Seafoods,  Foss  Maritime, and the City of Seattle Fire
Department. 
Terminal 91 serves as the home port for the North Pacific factory trawler fleet, as well as fuel 
barges and other maritime operations.  T-91 has two gates that serve as secured access points 
during non-cruise periods. Under current terminal operations during cruise season, public access 
into the terminal is allowed on scheduled cruise ship  days  to  facilitate the movement  of
passengers through  the cruise  terminal; maintain traffic flows; prevent congestion on city 
streets; and provide access to the managed parking areas within the terminal. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
Terminal 91 has vessel berthing that occurs in specific areas along the piers that is subject to 
Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) requirements.  This activity occurs at defined 
locations described in the Port's Facility Security Plan and is approved by the United States 
Coast Guard. Compliance with the MTSA and TWIC security requirements is mandatory per 
federal statute. These contracted security services utilized under this proposed service contract 
will provide the necessary personnel to support the various 24/7 operations related to, terminal 
access  control, MTSA and TWIC program compliance,  and  roving  security personnel  to 
maintain compliance with federal security requirements 
Port staff have also determined that it is critical to establish a protected perimeter to prevent
vandalism or unauthorized access to the facility. In order to protect the facility and assets from
unauthorized persons, the Maritime Division would like to continue security of the facility; at

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minimum, secure the Terminal 91 perimeter 24/7 with a minimum of four (4) guards and one (1)
site supervisor. The contracted security services utilized under this  proposed service contract
will provide the minimum personnel necessary to provide security and operations support at
Terminal 91 for continual 24 hour a day coverage, every day of the year; personnel to manage
terminal access control, and roving security personnel to maintain minimum security of the
terminal and compliance with Coast Guard regulations. 
Project Objectives 
This contract will be conducted in accordance with the Port's security and operational objectives
and  the Seaport's goal to protect a valuable asset and maintain compliance with federal
regulations. 
This contract aligns with the Port's Century Agenda to position the Puget Sound region as a
premier international logistics hub.  Proceeding with this contract will allow continued safe and
productive use of the terminal in compliance with federal regulations. 
Scope of Work 
The scope of work is to provide security guard services at Terminal 91, 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. Staffing will include continual guard service operations at the East Gate 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, and the Main Gate during normal business hours. Additionally a roving security
guard is to perform random patrols of the facility at all hours to deter, detect and report criminal
activity, vandalism and help ensure compliance with applicable United States Coast Guard
regulations as detailed in the Port of Seattle Facility Security Plan and MTSA. Additional guards
are brought in to facilitate MTSA regulations for certain vessels, and enforcement of the TWIC
program. Additional guards are routinely brought in to facilitate safety, traffic control and
customer service to a variety of diverse vessel and facility operations, such as cruise, and
Washington State Convention truck staging special events held at the Smith Cove Cruise
Terminal. 
Schedule 
The Central Procurement Department has drafted and issued an Invitation to Bid (Bid No. ITB
15-17). The solicitation was advertised 5/12/15. Submittals are due  5/27/15; the award of
contract is scheduled for 7/1/2015 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget/Authorization Summary              Capital     Expense   Total Project 
Original Budget                            $0          $0          $0 
Previous Authorizations                       $0    $400,000           $0 
600,000 per
annum 
Current request for authorization                  $0    $500,000     $500,000 

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700,000 per   700,000 per
annum      annum 
Total Authorizations, including this request           $0    $$500,000     $$500,000  
700,000 per   700,000 per
annum      annum 
Remaining budget to be authorized               $0          $0          $0 
Total Estimated Project Cost                    $0   $$500,000    $$500,000  
700,000 per   700,000 per
annum      annum 
Project Cost Breakdown                     This Request       Total Project 
Construction                                     $0               $0 
Construction Management                         $0             $0 
Design                                       $0              $0 
Project Management                             $0             $0
Permitting                                      $0               $0 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)                        $0               $0 
Total                                           $0               $0 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The 2015 operating budget included $500,000 for T-91 contract security services. Expenses in
excess of $500,000 during 2015 will result in an unfavorable operating expense variance. 
This operating expense will be funded from the general fund.

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Financial Analysis and Summary 
CIP Category 
Project Type 
Risk adjusted discount rate 
Key risk factors              Security requirements from the Department of 
Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard 
are subject to change. Terminal 91 must remain in 
compliance with those changing security requirements 
and maintaining a safe environment for the terminal users
and visitors. 
Project cost for analysis 
Business Unit (BU)          Cruise and Maritime Operations 
Effect on business performance    The 2015 operating budget included $500,000 for 
T-91 contract security services. Expenses in excess
of $500,000 during 2015 will result in an
unfavorable operating expense variance. 
For years 2015-2020 of this proposed contract,
the operating budget will include the best estimate 
each year, within the parameters of this contract,
of annual security costs necessary for Terminal 91
to maintain compliance with current security
requirements. 
IRR/NPV 
CPE Impact 
Lifecycle Cost and Savings 
There are no lifecycle costs or savings associated with this request for service. 

STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This contract will be conducted in accordance with the Port's security and operational objectives
and  the Seaport's goal to protect a valuable asset and maintain compliance with federal
regulations. 
This contract aligns with the Port's Century Agenda and Strategic Objectives to position the
Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub and to be a leader in transportation
security.  Proceeding with this contract will allow continued safe and productive use of the
terminal in compliance with federal regulations.

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May 1, 2015 
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TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE 
Economic Development 
Maintaining security guard services at Terminal 91 ensures the Port of Seattle can facilitate
moorage for vessels that require MTSA regulated berths, thereby supporting the maritime
economy and facilitating commerce. 
Environmental Responsibility 
Security guard services assist in the prevention, detection and rapid response to spills and
discharges, which facilitate the Port of Seattle's commitment to environmental stewardship and
protection of the environment. 
Community Benefits 
The community benefits from this contract in the creation of jobs employing approximately 17
FTE in meeting the requirements of the contracted services. Additionally this contract provides
for enhanced security and safety of a terminal that supports cruise vessel operations, and the
largest commercial fishing fleet in the Pacific Northwest. 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1)  Discontinue security at Terminal 91. The Port has experienced vandalism, theft,
and damage at other terminals such as Terminal 106 and Terminal 104. Not having security at
the terminal is a high risk to the Port and will not allow berthing of MTSA regulated vessels
foregoing revenue opportunities. This is not the preferred alternative. 
Alternative 2)  Budget for and hire Port of Seattle Staff to provide security services at
Terminal 91, adding an additional 17 FTE to the current staffing. The cost of adding
additional Port of Seattle staff is more expensive for the Port of Seattle than the use of
contracted security guards. This is not the preferred alternative. 
Alternative 3)  Procure a security guard contract for Terminal 91 and continue minimum
security and regulatory compliance of the facility. Federal  requirements  and  Port  policy 
mandate security at T-91. The Port is not staffed to perform this work so an outside contractor 
must be hired. With this alternative, the Port will seek reimbursement for some of the costs for
security from the users, tenants and special events. . This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
March 9, 2010  Commission Authorization on agenda item 5b to authorize New Service
Contract for Security Services at Terminal 91.