Item No.: 8f supp
Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

VFD Replacement Phase 3

Design Authorization

Project Scope
Project replaces 125 failing Robicon Variable
Frequency Drives (VFDs) that are beyond their
useful lives and no longer supported by
manufacturer.
Scope includes:
1. Install 125 new VFD units.
2. Connection to Port's Direct Digital Controls
(DDC) system.
3. VFD wiring, testing, commissioning, and
associated equipment for a fully functioning
system.
4. Salvage components from these existing VFDs
and add them to Port's spare parts inventory.

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Project Location

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Project Schedule
Milestone

Date

Commission Design Authorization

Q2 2026

Design Start

Q3 2026

Commission Construction Authorization

Q2 2027

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Cone of Certainty

We
Are
Here

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Action Requested
• Prepare design, procurement, and construction bid documents.
• Utilize Port of Seattle crews to support design and pre-construction activities.
• Request to authorize $5,050,000
- Estimated total project cost not to exceed $15,100,000

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QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU.

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