PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      6b 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting     January 28, 2014 
DATE:    January 21, 2014 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations 
Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group 
SUBJECT:  Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Short Term Improvements project at Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport (CIP #C800426) 
Amount of This Request:         $563,000   Source of Funds:  Airport Development
Funds and
Est. Total Project Cost:          $1,704,000 
Environmental
Remediation Liability 
Expense 
Est. State and Local Taxes:         $77,700 

ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to increase the project
authorization of the FIS Short Term Improvements project at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport in the amount of $563,000 for higher estimated project costs in addition to the previously
authorized $1,141,000 and to perform an Environmental Remediation Liability (ERL) project in
the amount of $93,000 for a total project authorization of $1,704,000. 
SYNOPSIS 
This request increases authorization for a project to operationally improve the 40 year old south
satellite international arrivals facility until the brand new Concourse A arrivals facility can be
constructed. This authorization is necessary to maintain, as smooth as possible, operations for the
thousands of passengers who arrive each day. Several new international flights have created a
crunch of new passengers in the old and small facilities. This project will install queuing stations
throughout long holding corridors, construct walls and improve way finding signage, install
public address systems, and add some seating. These improvements are intended to minimize
peak-time holding of passengers on-board aircraft after long international flights. 
This $1,704,000 project is modest in scope and cost compared to the much larger $37 million
project that was considered earlier that would have fully renovated the south satellite for an
interim period allowing a delay in constructing the new concourse A arrivals facility. The scope
of improvements has been minimized to fill the gap period while the Concourse A facility is
rapidly built. This additional $563,000 authorization accounts for underestimated Port soft costs 

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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January 21, 2014 
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and increased direct construction costs identified after 90% design was complete. It also
includes authorization for regulated materials remediation capital and liability expense costs 
(asbestos, lead paint, etc.), plus costs to accelerate the project completion date by three months. 
Completing the work before the summer peak travel period may require second and weekend
shifts among other acceleration actions. 
BACKGROUND 
The Airport's existing and aging international arrivals facility or FIS is currently located largely
below ground in the South Satellite. It was originally designed for a much lower level of
passenger processing activity that existed in the early 1970s when the facility was built. It has
not been significantly updated since. Today, international air service into the Airport continues to
grow in both passenger volume and in the number of routes served. Up to half of the Airport's
international flights arrive during the highly congested peak period between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m., with a total often wide-body flights during this period. 
International flight activity is forecasted to further increase during this peak period and the FIS
will be unable to accommodate the increased loads. In 2011, 56 flights had to hold passengers,
either on board the arriving aircraft or in the international corridor area, immediately after 
disembarking. In 2012, 101 flights were held, and in 2013, 378 flights were held. This caused
delays ranging from 5 to 60 minutes before passengers were allowed to enter the FIS passport
control area. Most holds occur in the international corridor and some hold-on-boards ultimately
cause delays to departing international flights. In all  cases, holding passengers causes a
significant inconvenience for travelers anxious to disembark after a flight that may have been 10,
12 or even 14 hours in duration. Holding can also cause passengers to miss their connecting
domestic flights departing from Sea-Tac. Airport Operations expects that hold-on-board times
will continue to increase due to new daily Delta Air Lines service and increased service by other
carriers. The new International Arrivals Facility is currently targeted for completion in mid-2018,
but modest improvements to the existing FIS facility are necessary now to improve throughput,
passenger experience and create a more comfortable environment to hold passengers in the
international corridor during peak periods or irregular operations. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
In late 2013 the project team was asked to accelerate this project by three months for a June 2014
completion, prior to the start of the busy summer season. Design documents were in the final
stages of completion at the time of the request. The project team and stakeholders determined
that the best way to accomplish this goal was to retain the project scope on the FIS Baggage
Claim level of the facility as a major contract construction project, but that the International
Corridor level permanent stanchions and leaning rail, plus the public address system up on the
Primary Inspection level could be accomplished faster if performed by Port Construction
Services.  The design team began revising the design documents to split up the scope and
construction authorization was granted by the Port Commission on December 10, 2013, based on
90% design estimates.

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January 21, 2014 
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The project team now knows that the 90% estimate did not include sufficient direct construction
costs and soft costs, coverage for night work or regulated materials remediation capital or
expense costs, nor did it include additional design fees to create two separate design packages.
The final estimate developed just prior to bid advertisement captures these costs and also
includes additional construction contingency. This final estimate is the basis of this request for
additional authorization. 
Project Objectives 
The project includes minor facility improvements at the FIS international corridor, passport
control and baggage claim levels of the South Satellite to increase throughput and improve
conditions for waiting passengers. 
Major Contract Scope of Work 
Improvements to way-finding and passenger traffic control in the bag claim level of the FIS at
the secondary inspections exit to the TSA checkpoint and the Satellite  Transit System.
Improvements include new and revised exit path guide walls with exiting graphics, a new ceiling
soffit and lighting additions along the exit path. 
Small Works Scope of Work 
Installation of fixed-to-floor stanchions throughout the international corridor; 
Installation of a new public address system in the international corridor and an upgrade of
the existing public address system in the passport control area; 
Addition of minimal seating or a leaning rail in the international corridor for waiting
passengers. 
Schedule 
Begin Design                              3rd Qtr 2012 
Begin Construction                          1st Qtr 2014 
Small Works Construction Completion             1st Qtr 2014 
Major Contract Construction Completion            2nd Qtr 2014 
Project Close Out Completion                   4th Qtr 2014

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January 21, 2014 
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget/Authorization Summary              Capital     Expense   Total Project 
Original Budget                     $31,700,000          $0          $0 
Previous Budget Decrease              ($30,559,000)         $0  ($30,559,000) 
Current Budget Increase                  $470,000      $93,000     $563,000 
Revised Budget                     $1,611,000      $93,000    $1,704,000 
Previous Authorizations                 $1,141,000          $0    $1,141,000 
Current request for authorization              $470,000       $93,000      $563,000 
Total Authorizations, including this request     $1,611,000       $93,000    $1,704,000 
Remaining budget to be authorized               $0          $0          $0 
Total Estimated Project Cost              $1,611,000      $93,000    $1,704,000 
Project Cost Breakdown               This Request     Previous  Total Project 
Authorization 
Construction                          $362,500      $631,500      $994,000 
Construction Management                $85,400      $75,300     $160,700 
Design                              $49,200     $225,800     $275,000 
Project Management                    $45,500    $142,500     $188,000
Permitting                             $2,300       $6,300       $8,600 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)              $18,100      $59,600      $77,700 
Total                                $563,000    $1,141,000    $1,704,000 
As originally envisioned, this project would have expanded the capacity of the existing FIS in
order to bridge the gap unti1 a new international arrivals facility could be built at some time in
the future. Because the Airport's new International Arrivals Facility will be completed more
quickly than first anticipated, the need to expand the existing FIS has diminished. Therefore, the
scope of this project has been reduced to include only elements deemed absolutely necessary to
expand throughput of the existing facility while the new facility is built. Previous authorizations
included approval of design fees on a scale for a larger ($37 million) project that will not be
necessary for this much smaller project. 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Short Term Improvements CIP #C800426 was included in
the 2014-2018 capital budget and plan of finance with a budget of $1,141,000. A budget increase
of $563,000 is necessary due to refined cost estimates. The budget increase will be transferred 
from the Aeronautical Allowance CIP #C800404 resulting in no net change to the Airport capital
budget. The additional expense costs were not included in the 2014 operating budget, but the
Airport will strive to absorb these costs with savings in other areas. The funding source for this
project is the Airport Development Fund.

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January 21, 2014 
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Financial Analysis and Summary 
CIP Category             Renewal/Enhancement 
Project Type              Renewal & Replacement 
Risk adjusted discount rate     N/A 
Key risk factors             N/A 
Project cost for analysis        $1,704,000 
Business Unit (BU)          Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Cost Center 
Effect on business performance  NOI after depreciation will increase 
IRR/NPV             N/A 
CPE Impact             CPE will increase by $.02 in 2015. All costs will be
recovered through increased FIS rate paid by airlines
using FIS facility. 
Lifecycle Cost and Savings 
The improvements will be amortized over a relatively short period (approximately five years)
reflecting a 2018 completion date for  a new International Arrivals Facility (IAF). These
improvements will not result in any significant changes to ongoing maintenance costs. 
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This request supports the Port's Century Agenda objective to advance the region as a leading
tourism destination and business gateway. Specifically, providing these services for arriving
international passengers is vital to making Seattle-Tacoma International Airport the West Coast 
"Gateway of Choice" for international travel and supports the goal to double the number of
international flights and destinations. 
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE 
Economic Development 
Improvements to the Airport's existing FIS facilities make it easier for the Airport's international 
carriers to add flights and increase service to and from international destinations. 
Environmental Responsibility 
This project will foster environmental stability by maximizing use of the existing Port FIS asset
and will utilize low energy demand electronics equipment where feasible and available. 
Community Benefits 
This project benefits the community by improving the passenger experience for local travelers
arriving in the U.S. at Sea-Tac International Airport. 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1)  Invest $37.7 million or more in a mid-term solution that addresses significant
baggage carousel capacity, major queuing revisions and associated Customs and Border

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Protection office reconfigurations. The airlines have strongly indicated they are not in favor of
supporting this investment at this time. This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2)  Do nothing while building the new International Arrivals Facility. Do not
provide modest improvements in the existing FIS facility. Passenger throughput would continue
to degrade as our international carriers add more flights.  More passengers would miss
connecting flights as they are held for longer periods on aircraft or in the international corridor
during peak travel periods. This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 3)  Make relatively modest investments in short-term improvements that improve
way-finding, reduce uncontrolled congestion, and improve the comfort level for international
passengers arriving at congested peak travel times. This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
December 10, 2013  Authorization to advertise a major contract for the FIS Short Term
Improvements project 
November 5, 2013  Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosks project authorization 
July 23, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport International Arrivals Facility (IAF)
Preliminary Authorization for $3,500,000. 
July 9, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport IAF Briefing. 
July 9, 2013  Alternative Public Works Contracting Briefing. 
April 9, 2013  Sea-Tac International Airport IAF Briefing. 
July 24, 2012  Authorization of Short Term FIS Improvements design for $284,000. 
June 26, 2012  Airport Terminal Development Challenges at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. 
June 14, 2011  International Air Service Growth and Future Facility. 
January 25, 2011  Authorization of planning, pre-design work and execution of a design
contract for the FIS Mid-Term Improvements Phase 1 for $475,000. 
February 2, 2010  Briefing on South Satellite Passenger Growth and Facility
Considerations, Delta's Proposed Airline Lounge and Other Possible Future Aviation
Projects.