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  • 2008-12-18

    How the Port “got it done” on a one-bid contract

    By Bob Young The Port of Seattle received just one bid last year for a contract to build a new cruise-ship terminal near the Magnolia Bridge. It came in 30 percent above the Port’s $30 million estimate. Under Port policy, elected commissioners are supposed to be alerted when the best bid exceeds the Port engineer’s
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsCruise Ships, Marine, Mike McKay, Ralph Graves, Seattle Times
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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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