Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
8d
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
December 15, 2020
DATE: November 02, 2020
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Wendy Reiter, Director AV Security
Matt Breed, Chief Information Officer
Wayne Grotheer, Director Aviation Project Management
SUBJECT: SEA Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) (CIP#800844)
Amount of this request:
$6,625,000
Total estimated project cost:
$28,645,000
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to (1) increase the Perimeter
Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) funding
by $18,645,000 for a total estimated project cost of $28,645,000; (2) expand the PIDS coverage
area; (3) execute contracts for required hardware, software, and technical vendor services,
license(s) and maintenance; (4) complete design (5) enter into reimbursable agreements with
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and (6) execute contract(s) for up to ten years for
licenses, service, and maintenance fees estimated not-to-exceed $4,500,000, which will be paid
from the Aviation annual operating budget. The amount requested under this authorization is
$6,625,000 with an estimated total program cost of $28,645,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Enhancements to our perimeter security have been identified as critical in ensuring public
safety and improving operational efficiencies through automation. Evolving the people,
processes and technology to detect, analyze and enable rapid, coordinated responses to
intrusion(s) is a key objective of the AV Security Master Plan.
In 2019, $3.5 million was authorized to deploy a technology-based solution for partial airfield
perimeter detection with minimal infrastructure. It included, under separate authorization, a
phase 2 using the remaining $6.5 million funded in the capital plan to increase perimeter
coverage with additional technology. Additional funding is requested under this authorization
for added scope to increase the coverage area and allow for a technical solution that extends
communication infrastructure along the perimeter footprint.
This authorization includes funding for implementation of the PIDS technology solution and
design for power and communication infrastructure required for the initial perimeter security
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coverage area. Authorization for construction will follow in a future Commission authorization
request anticipated for Q3 2022.
Aviation Security, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Aviation Maintenance
(AVM), and the Aviation Project Management Group (AV PMG) will collaborate to complete this
project. Funding for this project was included in the 2020-2024 capital budget and Plan of
Finance in the amount of $10,000,000 under CIP #C800844, Perimeter Intrusion Detection. The
capital budget increase of $18,500,000 will be transferred from the Aeronautical Allowance
#C800753, resulting in zero net change to the Aviation capital budget.
JUSTIFICATION
Diversity in Contracting
Through the Diversity in Contracting (DC) program, a Women and Minority Business Enterprises
(WMBE) goal will be included in the professional services contract and any major works
contracting.
DETAILS
Enhancements to our perimeter security have been identified as critical in ensuring public
safety and improving operational efficiencies through automation. This project will deliver a
new system that will be part of a layered protection strategy which incorporates people,
processes, and technology to decrease security risk and increase situational awareness. When
integrated with existing security systems, it will provide a comprehensive picture to security
and safety personnel and facilitate coordinated responses.
Scope of Work
The total project scope includes:
(1) Procure and implement the chosen technology solution that is capable of monitoring
100% of the SEA Security perimeter.
(2) Design, procure and construct electrical and communication infrastructure which
supports the technical solution around the initial airport perimeter coverage area.
(3) Integrate the solution with existing security systems to provide a comprehensive picture
and operational efficiencies.
(4) Provide licenses, professional and maintenance services.
Schedule
Commission Authorization
Product Selection
Implementation
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Activity
Commission design authorization
Technical start
Design start
Commission construction authorization
Construction start
In-use date
Cost Breakdown
This Request
Total Project
Technical Implementation
$7,000,000
Design
$3,000,000
Construction
$18,500,000
Training
$145,000
Total
$28,645,000
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Alternative 1 – Implement and construct a Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for the
proposed coverage areas.
Cost Implications: $28,500,000
This is the recommended solution.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary
Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE
Original estimate
$10,000,000
$0
$10,000,000
Current change
$18,500,000
$145,000
$18,645,000
Revised estimate
$28,500,000
$145,000
$28,645,000
AUTHORIZATION
Previous authorizations
$3,500,000
$20,000
$3,520,000
Current request for authorization
$6,500,000
$125,000
$6,625,000
Total authorizations, including this request
$10,000,000
$145,000
$10,145,000
Remaining amount to be authorized
$18,500,000
$0
$18,500,000
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Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
This project was included in the 2021-2025 capital budget and Plan of Finance for $28,645,000
under CIP #800844, Perimeter Intrusion Detection System. The capital budget increase of
$18,500,00 was transferred from the Aeronautical Allowance #C800753 resulting in resulting in
zero net change to the Aviation capital budget. The additional $145,000 expense budget
increase for training will be budgeted in 2022.
Financial Analysis and Summary
Project cost for analysis
$28,645,000
Business Unit (BU)
Airfield Movement Area
Effect on business performance
(NOI after depreciation)
NOI after depreciation will increase due to inclusion of
capital (and operating) costs in airline rate base.
IRR/NPV (if relevant)
N/A
CPE Impact
$.11 in 2025
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership)
Annual recurring maintenance and license costs for this system, estimated at $140,000, will be
budgeted in the Aviation Maintenance operating budget. Port support and spare parts are
estimated at $230,000 annually and will be budgeted in the Aviation Maintenance operating
budget.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) PIDS presentation slides
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
January 22, 2019 – The Commission authorized $3,500,000 of a $10,000,000 CIP to procure and
implement a Perimeter Intrusion Detection system with a specific coverage scope.