PORT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 7
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
September 10, 2019, regular meeting minutes submitted for review October 18, 2019, and proposed for approval October 22, 2019.
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) execute a construction contract with the
low responsive and responsible bidder for the Restroom Renovation Concourses B, C,
and D project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, notwithstanding the low bid
exceeded the engineer’s estimate by more than 10 percent, and (2) authorize an
additional $1,200,000 for a total project authorization of $17,792,000 (CIP #C800697).
[subsequently laid on the table]
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
Presenter(s): Sean Anderson, Capital Program Leader; Mandy Xiggores, Aviation Capital Programs
Development Manager; and Penne Pelton, Capital Project Manager.
Explanations for the bids’ exceeding engineer’s estimate by 25 percent were summarized. These
were described as unforeseen project impacts, unexpectedly high subcontractor bids, the use of non-
local cost estimators, and a busy construction market. Nevertheless, the closeness of the two bids
received was characterized as indicating they were competitive. It was suggested other project
phases may also require additional funds.
Commissioner Gregoire noted her lack of support for the request based on not yet having received
a report requested in February relating to incorporation of recommendations of the All-Gender
Restroom Working Group in the renovations for restrooms on Concourses B, C, and D.
[Clerk’s Note: On September 12, 2019, Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle provided the
requested report, which is attached as minutes Exhibit B.]
Commissioners asked about design features of the renovated restrooms, including water
conservation and sanitation improvements.
Agenda item 8e was laid on the table. The vote was:
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5)
[Clerk’s Note: This authorization was considered again on September 24, 2019, as agenda item 6d.]
8f. Adoption of Resolution No. 3761: A resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission
amending Resolution Nos. 3742, 3744, and 3754, regarding bylaws governing the
organization and transaction of business of the Port of Seattle Commission, to revise
the object statement in Article I.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, proposed Amendment 1,
and redline version.
Presenter(s): Mike Merritt, Commission Chief of Staff.
Previously, the commission approved introduction of Resolution No. 3761 on August 13, 2019.