Template revised April 12, 2018.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
9b
BRIEFING ITEM
Date of Meeting
October 13, 2020
DATE: October 5, 2020
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Dave Soike, Chief Operations Officer
Eileen Francisco, Acting Director, AV Facilities & Capital Programs
SUBJECT: International Arrival Facility Progress Briefing (CIP #C800583)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This presentation is in response to the Commission motion of September 2018 requesting
periodic briefings regarding the construction status of the International Arrivals Facility (IAF).
This briefing will cover the cost and schedule status of the IAF program, in addition to an update
from Clark Construction on construction progress.
The IAF’s scope includes a new 450,000 square foot arrivals building designed with Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) input so it can process 2,600 passengers during the busiest hour of the
day, a connecting international corridor, and a 760’ pedestrian walkway. It creates 20
international gates and includes seven bag claim devices and forty CBP office processing
podiums.
As of September 2020, IAF building construction is nearly completed in several areas.
Punchlisting of the CBP Administrative Offices is underway. Baggage Handling System testing is
progressing and air handling units are being commissioned. Security Checkpoint and Secondary
Screening equipment has been delivered and installation is ongoing. Finishes installation in Areas
1 and 2 is wrapping up and is progressing in Areas 3 and 4.
Airside, Pods A, B and C construction is also nearing completion with carpet being laid in Pods A
and B. Pod D structural steel is in progress. Pedestrian walkway structural steel is complete and
curtain walls are nearly complete at the support cores and V-piers. Inside the walkway, work is
underway on all vertical conveyance including escalators, elevators, and the moving travelator.
United Stations Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) efforts are tracking to LEED V4 Silver certification with twenty-five design phase points
already submitted and approved. The Port will continue to work with the Clark/O’Brien360 team
in this pursuit.
COMMISSION AGENDA – Briefing Item No. __9b__ Page 2 of 3
Meeting Date: October 13, 2020
Template revised September 22, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING
(1) Presentation slides
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
January 28, 2020 – IAF Progress Briefing
June 25, 2019 – IAF Progress Briefing
February 26, 2019 – IAF Progress Briefing
September 25, 2018 - Authorized a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
September 11, 2018 – The Commission received a comprehensive briefing regarding the
program and Guaranteed Maximum Price negotiated with the design-builder.
March 27, 2018 – The Commission was briefed on IAF progress.
November 14, 2017 – The Commission was briefed on 3
rd
quarter 2017 progress.
August 15, 2017 – The Commission authorized the balance of IAF funding in a joint request
with the NSAT project.
March 28, 2017 - The Commission authorized additional IAF funding.
October 11, 2016 – The Commission authorized IAF to add balance of Phase 2 for
accelerated execution.
September 27, 2016 – The Commission was briefed on IAF reconsidering phasing and project
update.
September 13, 2016 – The Commission authorized IAF FAA reimbursement agreement.
July 12, 2016 – The Commission authorized IAF to add Phase 2 scope to meet continuing rapid
growth.
June 28, 2016 – The Commission was briefed on two additional international aircraft gates at
IAF to meet continuing rapid growth briefing.
May 17, 2016 – The Commission was briefed on Plan of Finance update.
April 26, 2016 – The Commission was briefed on IAF 1Q2016 update.
February 9, 2016 - The Commission was briefed on IAF 4Q2015 update.
December 8, 2015 – IAF Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development Period
authorization (presented in combination with NSAT authorization request).
November 10, 2015 – The Commission was briefed on IAF update.
August 11, 2015 – The Commission lead a special meeting, roundtable with airline
representatives.
July 28, 2015 – The Commission lead an IAF forum.
July 14, 2015 – The Commission lead an IAF forum.
June 23, 2015 – The Commission authorized execution of the IAF Design-Build Contract.
May 26, 2015 – The Commission approved IAF preliminary funding plan motion.
April 28, 2015 – The Commission authorized a service agreement for Commissioning
Services.
April 28, 2015 – The Commission authorized execution of a lease agreement with SEATAC
VENTURES 2010 LLC for IAF program management office space near Sea-Tac International
Airport.
COMMISSION AGENDA – Briefing Item No. __9b__ Page 3 of 3
Meeting Date: October 13, 2020
Template revised September 22, 2016.
February 24, 2015 – The Commission authorized a service agreement for IAF consultant
program leader.
January 27, 2015 – The Commission was briefed on IAF funding plan.
January 27, 2015 – The Commission approved IAF request for proposals advertisement.
January 13, 2015 – The Commission was briefed on IAF update.
December 2, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF scope and budget update.
October 28, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF 3Q2014 update.
August 19, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF 2Q2014 update.
August 5, 2014 – The Commission authorized IAF request for qualifications advertisement.
July 22, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF progress.
June 10, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF 1Q2014 update.
May 6, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF project delivery.
April 22, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on capital program.
March 11, 2014 – The Commission authorized IAF master planning.
February 25, 2014 – The Commission was briefed on IAF program.
November 19, 2013 – The Commission authorized IAF construction management, testing and
inspection; surveying and locating and safety service agreements.
July 23, 2013 – The Commission authorized IAF project and program support; and price
factor design-build methodology.
July 9, 2013 – The Commission was briefed on IAF.
July 9, 2013 – The Commission was briefed on alternative public works contracting.
April 9, 2013 – The Commission was briefed on IAF.
June 26, 2012 – The Commission was briefed on airport terminal development challenges at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
June 14, 2011 – The Commission was briefed on international air service growth and future
facility.
February 2, 2010 – The Commission was briefed on South Satellite passenger growth and
facility considerations, Delta’s proposed airline lounge and other possible future aviation
projects.
