PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA                   Item No.         6e 
ACTION ITEM                   Date of Meeting   December 11, 2012 

DATE:      December 3, 2012 
TO:       Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:     David Soike, Director Aviation Facilities and Capital Program 
Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group 
SUBJECT:   Vertical Conveyance Modernization, Aero Phase 1 Project at Seattle Tacoma
International Airport (CIP #C800251) 
Amount of This Request:   $1,625,000          Source of Funds: Existing Revenue Bonds
and Future Revenue Bonds 
Est. State and Local Taxes: $1,021,000           Est. Jobs Created: TBD 
Est. Total Project Cost:     $16,913,000 
ACTION REQUESTED: 
Request Port Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to: (1) increase the
scope of the Vertical Conveyance Modernization, Aero Phase I Project at the Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport to add two new elevators at the South Satellite and relocate the South
Satellite Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Passenger Checkpoint; (2) increase the
total project budget by $5,793,000 from $11,120,000 to $16,913,000; (3) prepare design and bid
documents, and execute construction contracts for relocation of the TSA Checkpoint and (4)
prepare design documents for the two added elevators in an amount not to exceed $1,625,000 for
items (3) and (4). 
SYNOPSIS: 
Passengers will benefit from this project by using faster, more reliable elevators. A year ago the
Commission authorized design and abatement for this Vertical Conveyance Modernization, Aero
Phase I project. At that time the project scope included  complete elevator modernization for
eight existing elevators, and the addition of hydraulic cooling to 11 other elevators.  As design
got underway during this last year, staff recognized the importance of constructing two
additional new elevators at the South Satellite. These additional elevators are necessary to meet
future peak loads, provide conveniently located elevators for travelers who cannot use escalators,
and to avoid major disruptions to customer service in the heavily used South Satellite. Therefore
staff requests a change to the scope and budget to allow for the construction of the two new
elevators in this project. 
The amount of this request for $1,625,000 includes design for the additional two elevators and
for relocation of a TSA checkpoint to create space for the two new elevators. The detailed scope

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is outlined later in this memo.   Staff will return following completion of design to request
authorization to proceed to construction for all of the elevators (existing and new). The total cost
of these two new additional elevators including construction is $5,543,000. This additional total
cost will be transferred from the Aeronautical Allowance CIP that was included in the 2013-2017
capital budget and plan of finance. Therefore , there will be no net change to the Aviation capital
budget.
The design work for the additional two elevators will be accomplished using an existing
indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract intended for this type of design work.
The contract ordering period expires in May 2014. Some costs of this project will be funded by
the issuance of revenue bonds in 2013 or 2014. 
BACKGROUND: 
The existing elevators included in this project were installed in 1970 and 1971. Due to their age
and technology, the controls, drives,  and door actuators of these elevators have become
uneconomical to maintain. Unavailability of the freight elevators is causing problems such as
having to move concessions goods through smaller passenger elevators.  Three elevators in this
project are currently out of service and cannot be repaired. 
Installation  of  hydraulic  oil  cooling  packages  will  improve  the  reliability  of  the  existing
hydraulic elevators, thus improving the Airport experience of passengers who are unable to use
the stairs or escalators. 
In 2011, the Commission authorized the design of modernization of eight existing elevators and
hydraulic oil cooling upgrades for 11 existing elevators. In addition, the Commission authorized
the design and abatement of regulated materials, or regulated materials management (RMM) at
seven elevators. Design for RMM was completed, and a major construction contract for RMM
was issued and awarded. 
Subsequently, the negative impacts of taking the two operating South Satellite elevators (SSB
and SSC) out of service to perform abatement without having the two new elevators operational
became readily apparent. In short, taking one elevator out of service leaves only one elevator to
provide vertical conveyance for those passengers unable to take the escalator from the Satellite
Transit System (STS) Transit Station up to or down from the concourse level. Given the age of
these two elevators, the risk of having the one functioning elevator break down would be too
great to consider this a viable plan.  Therefore, staff decided to seek Commission approval to
pursue the design and construction of the two new elevators immediately.
The siting of the two new South Satellite elevators requires the relocation and shifting of the
TSA passenger checkpoint on the STS Transit level. Related work includes the demolition of the
currently closed restrooms adjacent to the non-sterile bypass corridor, shifting of the current
bypass corridor to the former restroom area, and relocation of the TSA checkpoint into the
previously vacated bypass corridor. All this demolition and relocation must occur prior to the
construction of the two new elevators. See Attachment A.

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Below is a listing of the elevators, including the two new elevators: 
Elevator #         Location             Action         Year Installed 
SSAF       Freight Elevator at    Modernize       1970 
SSAT. 
SSB         Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
SSAT, serves STS,
Ramp, FIS 
SSC         Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
SSAT, serves STS,
Ramp, FIS &
Concourse 
SSM        Passenger elevator at  Construct New    New 
SSAT, serving STS
and Concourse 
SSN        Passenger elevator at  Construct New    New 
SSAT, serving STS
and Concourse 
MT-2        Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
Main Terminal 
MT-6        Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
Main Terminal 
MT-7        Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
Main Terminal 
NSCF       Freight Elevator at    Modernize       1971 
North Satellite          design on hold. 
C4           Passenger elevator at  Modernize        1970 
end of Concourse C.
serving STS Transit
Station 
Eleven       B, J, K, L, D1, MT-   Add hydraulic oil  Various 
Hydraulic     9, MT-20, MT-30,     cooling packages 
Elevators      MT-40, MT-5, and
MT-8 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: 
The work planned under this project represents a critical component in the improvement of the
vertical  conveyance  system  throughout  the  Airport.  This  project  will  provide  complete
modernization of seven elevators, construction of two new elevators at the South Satellite, and
the installation of hydraulic oil cooling packages for 11 hydraulic elevators. 
Project Objectives: 
Provide a safe and reliability delivery route for concessionaires at both South and North
Satellites.

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Improve passenger travel at South Satellite and Main Terminal by installing new ADA-
compliant fixtures and signage. 
Improve passenger travel at the South Satellite to and from the STS level for those
passengers unable to use the existing escalators or stairs. 
Improve overall system reliability and performance by providing efficient microprocessor
logic for elevator dispatch and individual motor control. 
Replace aging components to ensure 20+ years of reliable service without the need for
additional investments other than normal maintenance costs. 
Provide firefighters' operation to comply with current life/safety code requirements. 
Upgrade existing car and hoist way door equipment to provide reliable operation. 
Upgrade elevator car and corridor pushbuttons and signal fixtures to comply with current
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
Upgrade existing building conditions to comply with current national, state and city
elevator safety codes and building code requirements. 
Remove regulated materials  asbestos fireproofing to eliminate the cost and litigation
risk of ongoing hazmat containment and clean-up protocol requirements in the elevator
shafts. 
Work with building officials to accommodate code required upgrades to structural
seismic and shaft wall fire rating performance criteria. 
Provide components that reduce overall energy consumption. 
Connect to the existing Port elevator/escalator monitoring system, LiftNet, for quick
response in case of failure. 
Improve reliability of elevators to handle current and future passenger loads. 
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE: 
Scope of Work: 
Develop infrastructure to modernize seven existing elevators, construct two new elevators and
retrofit  hydraulic  oil  cooling  systems  for  11  existing  hydraulic  elevators.  Infrastructure
development will, at a minimum, include: 
1)  Site preparation for installation of elevators and oil cooling systems. 
2)  Removal of regulated materials as required. 
3)  Installation of electrical power and control systems. 
4)  Installation of communication system. 
5)  Installation of elevator and oil cooling equipment. 
6)  Installation and revisions to fire sprinkler systems. 
7)  Structural, electrical and mechanical revisions to the base building. 
8)  Relocation of TSA South Satellite passenger screening checkpoint. 
9)  Commissioning of elevator systems. 
10) Testing of installed elevator systems. 
11) Closeout of completed project.

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Schedule: 
Authorize Design- original scope                         October 2011 
Authorize Design  amended scope                      December 2012 
Complete Design                                   August 2013 
Authorize Construction Contract                         September 2013 
Advertise Construction                                 October 2013 
Construction Start                                      January 2014 
Construction Complete                                July 2015 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 
Budget/Authorization Summary:                      Capital         Expense     Total Project 
Original Budget                                   $10,160,000        $960,000       $11,120,000 
Budget increase (decrease)                           $5,543,000         $250,000         $5,793,000 
Revised Budget                                  $15,703,000      $1,210,000       $16,913,000 
Previous Authorizations                             $1,645,000       $1,346,850         $2,991,850 
Current request for authorization                      $1,625,000                $0         $1,625,000 
Total Authorizations, including this request           $3,270,000       $1,346,850         $4,616,850 
Remaining budget to be authorized                 $12,433,000       $ (136,850)      $12,296,150 
Total Estimated Project Cost                       $15,703,000       $1,210,000        $16,913,000 
Project Cost Breakdown:                            This Request          Total Project 
Construction                                              $400,000           $11,401,000 
Construction Management                              $100,000           $1,175,000 
Design                                                  $662,000            $1,707,000 
Project Management and other soft costs                   $375,000            $1,351,000
Permitting                                                  $50,000              $258,000 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)                            $38,000            $1,021,000 
Total                                                      $1,625,000            $16,913,000 
Budget Status and Source of Funds: 
This project (CIP #C800251) was included in the 2013-2017 capital budget and plan of finance. 
The budget increase of $5,543,000, due to the addition of two new elevators at the South
Satellite, has been transferred from the Aeronautical Allowance CIP #C800404, a business plan
prospective project, resulting in no net change to the Aviation capital budget. The funding
sources will include existing revenue bonds and future revenue bonds. As discussed at the plan
of finance briefing on October 23, 2012, the Port plans to issue revenue bonds in 2013 or 2014 to
fund a number of projects included in the 2013  2017 capital budget. 
Expense funds will be used for the RMM major construction contract, and supporting/monitoring
work will be performed by Port Construction Services.

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Financial Analysis and Summary: 
CIP Category                   Renewal/Enhancement 
Project Type                     Infrastructure Upgrade 
Risk adjusted discount rate       N/A 
Key risk factors                   N/A 
Project cost for analysis           $16,913,000 
Business Unit (BU)               Terminal Cost Center 
Effect on business performance   NOI after depreciation will increase 
IRR/NPV                   N/A 
CPE Impact                   Will increase CPE by $0.07 in 2016. However, no
change to business plan forecast since budget for
Aeronautical New Projects will be reduced. 
Lifecycle Cost and Savings: 
From a financial analysis perspective, the Port will incur increased Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) expense-related costs of about $64,000 per year for the two new elevators. These O&M
costs are the expenses related to required staffing, tools and supplies, and the requirement for
ongoing maintenance and periodic component renewal, as well as energy use. However, these
are normal O&M costs, which are expected to be offset to some degree by lower damage repair
costs to the current SSB and SSC elevators once the two new passenger elevators are put into
service. The Port will spend less maintenance funds on emergency and/or urgent repairs to
existing vertical conveyance equipment. 
The primary benefit of this project will be realized by inbound and outbound domestic, as well as
outbound international, passengers who are not able to use the escalators. There will be increased
efficiencies  as  the  non-sterile  bypass  corridor  will  no  longer  need  to  be  staffed,  saving
approximately $160,000 annually in expense costs. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: 
This project contributes to accommodating the Port's Century Agenda Goal to meet the region's
air transportation needs at Sea-Tac Airport for the next 25 years. The project provides enhanced
capacity and flexibility in critical terminal vertical circulation infrastructure, complementing the
Terminal Escalator Modernization (44 Escalator) Project that is currently underway. 
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: 
This project demonstrates environmental sustainability by improving existing Port assets, better
utilizing existing resources, and reducing energy consumption. The project is in alignment with
the Port's goal of improving thelong-term sustainability of its facilities and operations. This
project also supports and encourages airline environmental initiatives. 
BUSINESS PLAN OBJECTIVES: 
The anticipated growth in international enplanements will require additional capacity in moving
passengers from the STS Transit Station to the Concourse level, especially for those passengers
traveling with children in strollers or otherwise unable to utilize the escalators. This supports the

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Aviation Division's strategic goal of operating a world-class international airport by anticipating
and meeting the needs of our tenants, passengers, and the region's economy. 
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS: 
Alternative 1: The "Do Nothing" alternative results in continued customer service disruptions
and increased maintenance costs. Many parts are no longer available and have to be custom
manufactured, where possible. At some point in time, even custom fabricating replacement parts
will not be available, and the elevators will have to be modernized using maintenance funds, all
at a greater cost than proceeding with a designed and competitively bid modernization project. 
This is not the recommended alternative.
Alternative 2: Construct the two new elevators at South Satellite (SSM and SSN) in this phase,
in addition to modernizing the above listed elevators. Design of elevator NSCF has been put on
hold pending scope definition associated with the NorthSTAR work at the North Satellite. This
is the recommended alternative.
OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUEST: 
Attachment A  Relocated TSA checkpoint. 
Attachment B  Location of all elevators within Aero Phase I. 
Attachment C  Exterior view of new elevators at South Satellite. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS: 
October 25, 2011  The Commission authorized $2,991,850 for design and RMM design and
abatement.