Generator Controls Upgrade
(C801316 | N03387)
Project Authorization
Hien Mac
AV F&I – Electrical
Manager
Matthew Piccolo
AV PMG
Capital Project Manager
Item No. 8g_supp
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Project Background
• The Concourse A and Combined Communications and Control Center (C4)
generator control systems are nearly 20 years old and are still operated by
the original programable logic controllers (PLC).
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These PLCs are at end of life and no longer available.
• The Airport moved to a new standard controls for generators in 2018
(Allen Bradley).
• These generators provides back-up power to life safety items such as
egress lighting, fire alarms, radio systems, evacuation elevators, exit
doors, fire pumps, and the ACC, ECC, and 911 dispatch in the C4.
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Project Justification, Purpose, and Scope
Justification: The project is a regulatory requirement. Emergency power
generation is required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for all life-safety systems.
Purpose: This project will replace the existing obsolete controls with new
standardized hardware and rectify non-compliant portions of the system.
Scope:
• Replace end of life PLCs
• Integrate generator operation status and support systems into the Direct
Digital Control (DDC) system for remote monitoring during disruptions
• Correct NFPA non-compliant issues in the generator rooms
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Project Location Continued
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Project Location
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Schedule Overview
Delivery Method: Building Engineered Systems (BES)
Requested Authorization
TotalExpenseCapitalProject PhaseAuthorization
$950,000$0$950,000Notebook + Basis of DesignPrevious Authorizations
$8,450,000$125,000$8,325,000Advertise BES Contract, Final
Design, Construction, &
Closeout
Current request for
Authorization
$9,400,000$125,000$9,275,000Notebook + Design +
Construction + Closeout
Total authorizations,
including this request
$0$0$0N/ARemaining amount to be
authorized
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Cone of Certainty
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Action Requested
• Prepare, Advertise, and Execute a Public Works Building Engineering Systems Contract
• Execute related project change orders, amendments, work authorizations, purchases,
contracts, and take other actions necessary to support and deliver the generator
controls project within the approved budget
• Utilize Port of Seattle crews, and small and major works on-call contracts, to support
design and construction activities.
• Requesting authorization of $8,450,000 for a total project authorization not to exceed
$9,400,000.
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QUESTIONS?
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