
COMMISSION AGENDA – Action Item No. __6e__ Page 2 of 5
Meeting Date: September 10, 2019
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
JUSTIFICATION
Services under this contract will support the Port’s Century Agenda Strategy 4 – to be the
greenest, and most energy efficient port in North America, and specifically Objective 14 – Meet
or exceed agency requirements for stormwater leaving Port-owned or operated facilities.
Ongoing hydraulic and hydrology analysis is essential to ensure that the Airport maintains the
goal of 100 percent treatment and flow control of stormwater runoff that leads to our local
salmon-bearing streams and ultimately Puget Sound.
Failure to comply with conditions of the NPDES permits will result in permit violations and
potential fines. Additionally, repeat violations can lead to more stringent permits in the future
that would increase the cost and resources to comply. Lastly, permit violations can increase
public scrutiny for Port operations and facilities, as well as decrease favorable relations with our
neighboring communities.
Diversity in Contracting
The Diversity in Contracting Department has been contacted regarding this procurement and an
aspirational goal of seven percent has been established for women- and minority-owned
business enterprise.
DETAILS
This contract will provide specialized hydraulic and hydrology expertise to support on-going
programs and future development projects. Work under this contract will occur primarily at the
Airport, with occasional small projects needed at Maritime properties. Individual service
directives consisting of a scope, fee agreement, and schedule will be negotiated and processed
before any work is performed. Service directives will span over the life of the contract, which is
expected to be five years.
The Port’s Building Department and NPDES permit require specific hydraulic and hydrology
submittals and analyses for the approval of permits for land-use changes (new construction or
re-development).
Scope of Work
Typical services would include modelling, studies and investigations, design, permitting,
inspection, and design review for these types of project components:
(1) Stormwater
(2) Industrial wastewater
(3) Sanitary sewer
(4) Potable water and fire protection
(5) Streams and open channels
(6) Dam and embankment safety and stability
(7) Erosion and sediment control