Baggage Optimization Program Phase 3
April 22, 2025
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April 22, 2025Date of Meeting
Baggage Optimization Purpose and Scope
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• Purpose:
• Airport wide public safety and security program
that improves customer service for both airlines and
passengers by providing flexibility, reliability, and efficiency.
• Scope:
• The Baggage Optimization project replaces six
individual baggage screening systems with a centralized system
that optimizes the operation and functionality of the
checked baggage system.
Phase 1
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• Contract Method: Design/Bid/Build
• Construction completed 2020
• Installed 8 new baggage screening machines
• Constructed new building extension to Central Terminal
• Constructed new Checked Baggage Resolution Area for TSA
• Constructed new Maintenance breakrooms & locker rooms
• Constructed new TSA breakrooms
• Contract Method: Design/Bid/Build
• Construction Completed in 2024
• Installed 4 baggage screening machines
• Constructed new tenant storage & maintenance shop
• Baggage handling system sortation matrix was constructed
• Added additional baggage capacity to South Satellite
Phase 2
Phase 3
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• Contract Method: General Contractor/Construction
Manager (GC/CM)
• Demolish and connect the two final baggage systems, C60
and C61
• Modify the International Arrivals Facility (IAF) Baggage
Handling System to facilitate both IAF and final sortation
destination makeup devices
• Update upper-level controls for entire system
• Make all ticket counter and sortation final connections for
a fully optimized system
Phase 3 Schedule
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NotesCurrent Schedule
Commission
(March 2024)
Milestone
Q3 2023Q3 2023
GC/CM Pre-Construction
Contract Execution
Permit has not been issued
Q1 2025Q4 2024Design Finish
Extended negotiations to
reduce estimate by $97M
Q1 2025Q4 2024
MACC Negotiation
Complete
Q2 2025Q4 2024GC/CM Contract Execution
Q3 2025Q4 2024GC/CM NTP
Contractor increased
Construction duration
Q4 2029Q2 2027Substantial Completion
Program Budget
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Over/Under BudgetCurrent EstimateBudgetProject Name
$(3,736,018)$97,638,982$101,375,000Baggage Optimization Phase 1
$(19,675,000)$376,000,000 $395,675,000Baggage Optimization Phase 2
$153,050,000$585,500,000$432,450,000Baggage Optimization Phase 3
$ 0$15,500,000$15,500,000CCE Transfer Line
$(10,000,000)$0$10,000,000
Baggage Optimization
Executive Management
Reserve
$119,638,982 (13%)$1,074,638,982$955,000,000Total
Request
• Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to take all steps
necessary, including the execution of all contracts, including Public Works,
Alternative Public Work procedures in accordance with RCW 29.10, Goods and
Services Personal Services, Professional Services, other consulting services, and any
other types of contracts or agreements to complete the Baggage Optimization
Program Phase 3 for a total Program budget of $1,074,638,982.
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