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COMMISSION

AGENDAMEMORANDUM ItemNo. 8c

ACTIONITEM DateofMeeting September24,2024

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DATE: September17,2024

TO: StephenP.Metruck,ExecutiveDirector

FROM: WendyReiter,Director,AviationSecurity

EileenFrancisco,Director,AviationProjectManagement

SUBJECT: PrimaryFireStationFullConstructionAuthorization(CIP#C801256)

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Amountofthisrequest: $15,922,000

Totalestimatedprojectcost: $29,922,000

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ACTIONREQUESTED

RequestCommissionauthorizationfortheExecutiveDirectortoenabletheremainingbudgetof

$15,922,000forthePrimaryFireStationProjectatSeattle‐TacomaInternationalAirport,andto

executetheMaximumAllowableConstructionCost(MACC)ContractAmendment,anyrelated

projectchangeorders,amendments,workauthorizations,purchases,contracts,andtotakeany

actionnecessarytosupportanddelivertheprojectwithintheapprovedtotalprojectbudgetof

$29,922,000.(CIP#C801256).

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EXECUTIVESUMMARY

This project will provide necessary renewal, replacement, and updating of facilities and

infrastructurethathavebeeninoperationintheexistingfirestationfordecades.Thesesystems

areoutdatedorattheendoftheirusefullife.

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Theintentofthisprojectistoprovidemuchneededimprovementstothelivingconditionsatthe

primary fire station.This request is to authorize funding for the full scope of construction

activities within the building.Scope of work will involve the following: (1) New mechanical

equipment(heating, ventilatingand air  conditioning) and associatedutility upgradesincluding

newelectricalpanels;(2)Constructionof new dormitorieswith individualsleepingrooms;(3)

Newroofstructureinthediningareawithanextendedoverhangtoimprovetheoutdoorspace

forthefirefighters;(4)Upgradedwirelessaccessandstationalertingsystem;and(5)Installation

ofthreeelectricvehicle(EV)chargingstationstoaccommodatenewEVsaspartofasustainable

designinitiative.EarlyworkconstructionauthorizationwasapprovedonMay,282024andthe

mini‐MACCcontracthasbeenexecuted.

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Theamountofthisrequestis$15,922,000forfullconstructionwork.

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JUSTIFICATION

Thisfirestation,alsoknownasStation1,isstrategicallylocatedto providethebestresponseto

airfieldandterminalincidentswithimmediateaccesstotheairfieldoperationsarea(AOA)and

theairportlandsideroadways.

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Constructionauthorizationforthefullworkisrequiredtoprovidethenecessaryimprovements

to the living conditions for the firefighters.One of the main components of this project is to

install new Air Handling Units (AHUs)  which are original to the building and in much need of

replacement.This will improve the air quality in the station and provide better temperature 

control.

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Anothermajorcomponentofthisprojectisthere‐constructionoftheEastandWestdorms.The

newdormswillprovideindividualsleepingroomswithitsowntemperaturecontrolandalerting

systemnotifications.Thecurrentdormsdonotprovidetheprivacythatisneededforeachof

thefirefighters.

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Theexisting facilityneedstheseupgradesasthemechanicalequipmentisoriginaltothebuilding

circa1977anddelayingthisworkcouldleadtofullequipmentfailureandcontinueddiscomfort

forthe firefighters.Also,thelivingquartersarenotuptothestandardsofotherfirestationsand

thecommunaldormsdonotprovidetheindividualizedneedsforeachfirefighter.Thecurrent

alertingsystemwakesupeveryoneinthedormandthenewsystemwillbeabletonotifyjustthe

responseunitthatisneededforthecall.

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DiversityinContracting

This project has contracted design and engineering services using an existing 2018 Indefinite

DeliveryIndefiniteQuantity(IDIQ)contractwithaSmallBusinessrequirementof5%.Todate,

thisdesignefforthasachieved18%participation.

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The project is using the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) construction

contractdeliverymethodwithaWomenandMinorityBusinessEnterprise(WMBE)participation

goalof10percent.

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DETAILS

The intent of this project is to replace the existing mechanical systems, including  the existing

kitchenrangeanddedicatedexhaust,toprovideneededutilityand moderntemperaturecontrols

thattheexistingsystemsarenolonger capableofdelivering.Duringthesummermonths,spaces 

suchasthediningareawiththesolariumroofbecomeveryhotandthemechanic alsystemisnot

capableofcoolingthespace.

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In conjunction with the mechanical system and utility upgrades, the solarium roof will be 

modifiedtoasolidroofwithskylightstomeetcurrentenergycoderequirements.Thiswillreduce

theheatgaininthisareaandprovidebettertemperaturecontrolinthediningandkitchenareas.

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Theprojectwillalsoreconfigurethetwoexistingdormitoriestobettermeetcurrentlifesafety

code,reducenoise,increaseprivacy,andprovidegreaterutility.Currently,eachsleepingunitis

separatedbylockersandprivacycurtains.Therenovateddormswillprovideindividual sleeping

roomsseparatedbyfullheightwallsanddoors.

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ScopeofWork

The primary fire station construction work entails two  parts.First, the enabling work which

involvestheinstallationoftemporarydormtrailers,atemporaryAHUandprocurementoflong

leadequipmentwhichissettostartconstructioninQ42024.Second,thefullconstructionwork

(thisrequest)whichincludesthefollowing:

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(1) Maintainfullbuildingoccupancyandoperationduringconstruction.

(2) Replacemechanicalsystems,includingtwoairhandlingunits,thatarepasttheiruseful

life.

(3) Replace/upgradeelectricalsystemincludinganewservicetransformer,inpart,to

supportthemechanicalsystemreplacement.

(4) Modifysolariumroofindiningareatoalleviatehottemperaturesinthewarmermonths

thatmakethediningareauncomfortable.Thisisindirectrelationtothemechanical

systemupgradeandimprovinglivingconditionsforthefirefighters.

(5) Replaceexistingkitchenrangeincludingexhausthoodrequiredtocoordinatewiththe

mechanicalsystemreplacement.

(6) Renovateandremodelthetwoexistingdormitoriestobettermeetcode,reducenoise,

andincreaseprivacy.

(7) Modify/upgradethestation’sportionoftheAirport’scomputerautomated

dispatch/alarmnotificationsystemforunitcall‐outtosupportthedormitoryrenovation

objective.

(8) InstallEVchargingstationsaspartofEnvironmental“SPARC”initiatives.Thefirestation

isscheduledtoreceiveEVfleetvehiclesinQ42024.

Schedule

Activity

EnablingWorkConstructionStart 2024Q4

FullProgramConstructionStart 2025Q1

In‐usedate(Enabling) 2025Q1

In‐usedate(FullProgram) 2026Q2

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CostBreakdown ThisRequest TotalProject

Design $0 $5,000,000

Construction $15,922,000 $24,922,000

Total $29,922,000 $29,922,000

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ALTERNATIVESANDIMPLICATIONSCONSIDERED

Amongthealternativesconsidered,continuingthepracticeofminimalinvestmentinpiecemeal

repairs or low‐cost targeted improvements were found not viable  to address the core issues

facingfirstrespondersworkingandlivingintheprimary firestation.Theenablingwork(previous

authorization)hascommenced.

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Alternative1–Authorizefundingfortheconstructionofthefullprogramscope.

CostImplications:$15,922,000

Pros:

(1) Allows for the improvements to take place and provide necessary upgrades to the

outdatedlivingconditionsforthefirefighters.

(2) Eliminatestheriskofequipmentfailureduetotheageoftheexistingairhandlingunits, 

thereisapossibilitythattheseunitswillbreakdownpriortothe futuredevelopment.

(3) Improvesbuildingperformanceofmechanicalandelectricalsystems.

(4) Providesupgradestoantiquatedalertingsystemthatcouldfailatanymoment.

Cons:

(1) Capitalexpenseforimprovementstothestationwillonlybeutilizedforanumberof

yearsratherthanalong‐terminvestment.

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Thisistherecommendedalternative.

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FINANCIALIMPLICATIONS

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CostEstimate/AuthorizationSummary Capital Expense Total

COSTESTIMATE 

Originalestimate $20,000,000 $0 $20,000,000

Previouschanges–net $5,000,000 $0 $5,000,000

Currentchange $4,922,000 $0 $4,922,000

Revisedestimate $29,922,000 $0 $29,922,000

AUTHORIZATION 

Previousauthorizations $14,000,000 $0 $14,000,000

Currentrequestforauthorization $15,922,000 $0 $15,922,000

Totalauthorizations,includingthisrequest $29,922,000 $0 $29,922,000

Remainingamounttobeauthorized $0 $0 $0

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AnnualBudgetStatusandSourceofFunds

Thisproject,CIPC801256,wasincludedinthe2024‐2028capitalbudgetandplanoffinancewith

abudgetof$25,000,000.Abudgetincreaseof$4,922,000wastransferredfromtheAeronautical

AllowanceCIP(C800753)resultinginzeronetchangetotheAviationcapitalbudget.Thefunding

sourcewillincludetheAirportDevelopmentFundandrevenuebonds.Thisprojectwaspresented

totheairlinesasarequiredMajority‐in‐Interest(MII)onMay19,2022.Afterconsultationwith

theairlines,airportmanagementelectedtoutilizetheSignatoryLeaseandOperatingAgreement 

(SLOA)IVDiscretionarynewprojectprovisionwhichexemptsthisprojectfromMIIapproval.This

provisionprovidestheairportwithup to$42millionofaeronauticalratebaseprojectcoststhat

maybeexemptfromtheMIIreviewduringthetermoftheagreement.

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FinancialAnalysisandSummary

Projectcostforanalysis $29,922,000

BusinessUnit(BU) Fire,projectallocates95.39%ratebasecosttoairlines

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 $0.09in2027

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FutureRevenuesandExpenses(Totalcostofownership)

Operating&Maintenance(O&M)costsassociatedwiththisprojectwillbefurtherdetermined

duringthedesignphaseoftheproject.

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ADDITIONALBACKGROUND

Station1islocatednorthoftheairportdirectlywestoftheintersectionoftheairportexpressway

andSouth 170thStreet.Thisbuildingconsistsofa30,150squarefootmainfloorand4,840square

footupperfloor.Thebuildinghasundergonesomeminorupgradessinceitsoriginalconstruction

in1977,the mostsubstantialofwhichwasthebuildoutofthewestcarportintoanewapparatus

bay in 2008. However, the greater part of the building and its core mechanical and electrical

systems,areoriginaltothebuilding.

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Investmentinthefacilityhasalwaysbeenmeasuredagainsttheanticipatedshortremaininglife

of the  facility. This has led to past deferrals of projects intended to address renewal and

replacement.Thesystemsandinfrastructureoftheexistingfacilityare,forthemost part,original

andwellpasttheirusefullifeandsignificantlybehindcurrentoperationalstandards.

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Furthermore,theprojectrecentlycompletedpublicbiddingforseveralsubcontractpackagesand

receivedmultiplebidsonnearlyallofthem.Thefavorableresponsetothebidpackagesresulted

intheactualconstructioncostbeingslightlyunderourestimatedbudgetcost.Thisisapositive

stepforwardtoensuretheimprovementsforthefirestationwillbecompletedasplanned.

COMMISSIONAGENDA–ActionItemNo.8c Page6of6

MeetingDate:September24,2024

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TemplaterevisedJune27,2019(DiversityinContracting).

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ATTACHMENTSTOTHISREQUEST

(1) Presentation

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PREVIOUSCOMMISSIONACTIONSORBRIEFINGS

May28,2024–TheCommissionauthorized$6,700,000fortheEnablingConstructionWork

andtoprocurelongleaditemsforaTotalAuthorizedBudgetof$14,000,000.

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June28,2022–TheCommissionauthorized$7,000,000tofacilitatethefollowingactions:(1)

complete design, (2) use the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM)

ContractingMethod,(3)advertiseandawardaGC/CMConstructioncontract,(4)execute

apre‐constructionservicescontract,includingenablingconstructionworkandearlywork

packages, (5) execute change orders over $300,000 where cost  is within Authorized

Budget,(6)includeanduseaprojectlaboragreementaspartoftheGC/CMcontract,and

(7) use Port crews in support of the Primary Fire Station Continuing Operations

PreservationProject