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MOTION 2018-07:

A MOTION OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION

to create an International Arrivals Facility Executive

Review Panel to review the execution and supervision of

the project’s delivery method, cost escalation, and

guaranteed maximum price negotiation; calling for review

and recommendations; naming members of the panel;

TEXT OF THE MOTION

The Commission hereby convenes a panel of experienced construction management

professionals, the “Executive Review Panel,” for the International Arrivals Facility project at

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, to review the execution and supervision of the project’s

progressive design-build project delivery method, project cost escalation, the process being

used to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the project, and make

recommendations on the project going forward. The Executive Review Panel will conduct its

review and present a written report to the commission within 60 days of appointment.

The Commission delegates authority to the Executive Director to execute up to four personal

service agreements (with a maximum compensation not to exceed $200,000) for members of

the Executive Review Panel.

Staff conducted extensive outreach and have determined that a competitive solicitation

process is not appropriate or cost-effective to identify and select appropriate professionals who

have experience with large construction programs and have relevant experience in construction

and project management, design, aviation development, and design-build contracting.

Consistent with RCW 53.19.020, the commission may exempt these contracts from a

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by business and population growth in the Seattle region. The port elected to use the

progressive design-build project delivery method for the project. Contractor/designer teams

were interviewed with Clark/SOM selected to deliver the project.

The commission, in its oversight role, finds it necessary for an independent panel to undertake

a third-party peer review and validation process for the IAF project and to convene an

independent panel of construction experts to review the project and make recommendations

prior to the commission’s authorization of a GMP for the project. The commission will receive

the report and recommendation of the Executive Review Panel prior to making a decision on

the GMP.

following:

 Interview commissioners to understand concerns and relevant questions

 Interview port staff, staff of the Clark/SOM contractor team, and review relevant

 Consider the progressive design-build contract from a construction and cost perspective

 Review project cost escalation of allocation of costs to date

 Consider construction documents and any other documents and information relevant to

Within 60 days from commencement of the work, the Executive Review Panel will prepare a

 Provide other findings of relevance as found during the review.