COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Item No.

ACTION ITEM

Date of Meeting

DATE:

August 31, 2026

TO:

Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

FROM:

Sabin Mudaliar, Interim Director, Airport Operations
Eileen Francisco, Director, Aviation Project Management Group

8e
September 9, 2026

SUBJECT: 3rd Floor Ground Transportation Booth Enhancements (CIP #C801128) (Short Form)
Amount of this request:
Total estimated project cost:

$400,000
$5,400,000

ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to authorize an additional $400,000
to complete the 3rd Floor Ground Transportation Booth Enhancements project at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (SEA). This request increases the total authorization amount from
$5,000,000 to $5,400,000.
SUMMARY
This request is for additional funding authorization to complete the construction of the ground
transportation booth located in the Ground Transportation Center on the third floor of SEA's
Main Parking Garage. This request supports the Port's obligations for construction completion
and closeout. The project achieved substantial completion in July 2026, and the project team
anticipates project completion in Q4 2026 and the completion of project closeout in Q3 2027.
The project was re-advertised for construction bids in May 2025 and seven bids were received in
June 2025 ranging from $2.2 million to $2.5 million. Bids were above the engineer's estimate of
$1.7 million. Project staff reviewed the project budget and determined that the project could
reasonably be completed within the current authorized budget. This utilized nearly all the project
contingency however, leaving only the construction contingency to manage project risk. The
contract was executed in July 2025, and the project team began actively managing and tracking
costs due to the limited budget. This project was one of many identified and targeted to be
completed in support of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which contributed to the decision to move
forward into construction.

Template revised April 12, 2018.

COMMISSION AGENDA - Action Item No. 8e
Meeting Date: September 9, 2026

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During construction several conditions occurred that resulted in the need for additional funding:
• The project was initially planned and budgeted to be supported by Port staff. During
construction, staff resources were constrained and a consultant construction manager was
added to the project team increasing the overall costs.
• The project encountered unanticipated asbestos containing materials requiring abatement
and support from Port Construction Services.
• The project duration was extended by three months, resulting in increased support costs.
ATTACHMENT
(1) Presentation

Template revised September 22, 2016; format updates October 19, 2016.