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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program Implementation Plan Prepared for Port of Seattle

ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting October 11, 2016 DATE: October 4, 2016 TO: Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer FROM: Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group SUBJECT: Flight Corridor Safety Program – Phase I Amount of this request: $0 Total estimated project cost: $2,731,000 ACTION REQUESTED Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to award and execute a major public works construction contract for the Flight Corridor Safety Program Phase I project with the lowest responsible bidder, notwithstanding the low bid exceeding the engineer’s estimate by more than 10 percent. SYNOPSIS The Commission authorized advertisement for bids for the Flight Corridor Safety Program Phase on August 9, 2016. Four contractor bids were received and opened on October 3, 2016. The lowest responsible bid exceeded the engineer’s estimate by 28%. This represents a bid irregularity requiring further Commission action prior to contract award in accordance with the Port’s General Delegation of Authority, Section 4.2.3.4. Port staff has reviewed the bids and the engineer’s estimate and recommends award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The authorized funds are sufficient for the project and no additional funds are required. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS This program is necessary to meet the Aviation Division’s goals of ensuring safe and secure aircraft operations. The Port must remove obstructions to navigable airspace to meet regulatory requirements and continue operating a world class airport. Justification for this program falls under the following categories: 1. Federal Aviation Administration Requirements for…

Looking to plan your next global adventure? When you return from overseas, the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) is now open at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to welcome you home to the Pacific Northwest! The IAF replaces the former 50-year-old customs processing facility and improves passengers’ experience with breathtaking views, shorter waits, more gates for international aircraft, faster connections between flights, and an expanded and beautiful facility. It took nearly three million labor hours to construct this facility, including nearly one million minority labor hours (35%), over 500,000 apprentice hours (19%), and more than 139,000 (5%) labor hours by women. The modern welcome also advances the Puget Sound as a leading tourism and business gateway, supporting the continuing recovery of international travel. By this fall, travelers can see the world with nonstop flights servicing international destinations by 25 airlines. That’s up from pre-pandemic numbers of 42 services, 26 destinations, and 22 airlines. Learn more: http://bit. ly/IAF-Project AIRPORT UPGRADES UNDERWAY SEA Airport is modernizing to meet the rising demand for air travel. These critical infrastructure improvements improve travelers' experience and create economic opportunity for regional industry. Here’s what you can look forward to: e Central Terminal Renovation: Maximizes vertical space by adding a second floor of dining options, more light- filled spaces, an American Express Centurion Lounge, and extraordinary airfield views to elevate traveler comfort and accessibility in the newly renovated terminal Concourse Restroom Renewal: Large and modernized restrooms on Concourses B, C, and D will improve accessibility and support passenger…

Port of Seattle Commission agenda item requesting authorization for $5.9M to remove flight path obstructions (174 trees) around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, replant replacement trees, and acquire property rights for ongoing obstruction management. The program ensures FAA compliance and safe flight operations.