Item Number: 4e_supp 
Date of Meeting:  April 14, 2015 
C4 UPS SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENTS 
#800107

Project 
Location: 
C4 
STS LEVEL

PROJECT BACKGROUND 
C4 UPS SYSTEM PROVIDES BACKUP POWER TO VARIETY OF LIFE-SAFETY, SECURITY, AND
BUSINESS CRITICAL APPLICATIONS- INCLUDING 911 CENTER, AIRPORT COMMUNICATIONS 
CENTER AND 800MHZ RADIO SYSTEM. 
SYSTEM IS OUTDATED AND HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. 
SYSTEM LACKS REDUNDANCY REQUIRED TO SUPPORT CRITICAL AIRPORT FUNCTIONS. 
ONLY WAY TO CORRECT SYSTEM PROBLEMS IS TO REDSIGN AND REPLACE PORTIONS OF SYSTEM. 
SYSTEM WAS REDESIGNED IN 2007 BUT DECISION WAS MADE NOT TO PROCEED WITH
CONSTRUCTION AT THAT TIME. FAILURES WITHIN THE SYSTEM MAKE THE REPLACEMENT
NECESSARY AT THIS TIME.

Alternative 1 
Maintain Status Quo: $0 



The existing system could fail and put the Port at
unnecessary risk by not having the code required UPS
to back up critical life safety , airport operations and
business functions. Port could lose 911 certification.

Alternative 2 
Replace in Kind: $4,064,238 



System lacks redundancy required to ensure adequate
support of critical airport functions. Leaves single points
of failure- no way to bypass problem and connect to
emergency generator. This system is undersized for
current and future growth.

Alternate 3 
Replace with Upsized Equipment: $4,147,238 



Similar to alternative #2- but solves the problem of
being undersized. This alternative leaves a single
point of failure and system lacks necessary
redundancy.

Alternate 4 
Replace with Upsized Equipment and reconfigure power
feeders: $4,555,238 



This option provides a redundant system sized to
support current and future needs. Eliminates single
points of failure. Recommended option.