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CHAPTER 4
Estimated Costs
A major focus of this project was to determine the costs of of basic quarantine start-up provisions and their storage.
imposition of quarantine at an airport. We have identified costs Thus, these costs are those that support the availability of a
for an airport to operate a quarantine area on airport prop- facility and to maintain some supplies in storage for imme-
erty for 200 people for a period of up to 2 weeks. While many diate availability. The costs of depreciation of the property
costs are fixed, some operational costs would vary depending and lost revenue if a revenue-generating building is given
on the exact size and composition of the quarantined popu- over to permanent use as a quarantine area are not calcu-
lation and the duration of the quarantine period. lated. The numbers for depreciation and lost revenue are
There are several factors that would be airport specific. For too variable to try to estimate in this study because they de-
example, if a vacant hanger is used, a determination must be pend directly on where the airport is located and the value
made if airport owners are still paying for the hanger. If the of the real estate there, the age of the structure, and the rou-
hanger or other space is under lease to another party, then the tine use of the space potentially earmarked for conversion
costs of losing that income must also be considered as part of to a quarantine area.
the total costs. And, if the building is modified to meet a dif-
ferent building code (e.g., more exits and/or additional bath-
rooms), this cost must also be considered. Activation Costs
Some of the supplies and equipment listed can be stored on
airport property in the building that will be used for the quar- These are the costs of opening the facility to incoming
antine or in secure storage areas. There will be some mainte- passengers and crew for a period of up to 2 weeks. Included
nance costs to ensure the readiness of these materials. If not in Table 2 are the costs of rental of portable shower trailers
stored in the intended building, some form of secure storage, and washers and dryers. Trailers take an average of 24
(e.g., pods or trailers) must be considered. 36 hours to be delivered on site and connected to existing
The costs have been organized into four groups: (1) stand- water supplies.
by costs, (2) costs to activate a quarantine, (3) operational
costs, and (4) the costs to recover. These cost estimates include
most of the major items to be considered, though a larger study Operational Costs
could identify others. Costs also would be impacted by the lo-
These are the costs as shown in Table 3 that would be in-
cation and nature of the incident and the composition of the
curred for a 14-day quarantine event. The exact composition
population in quarantine. Finally, some of the expenditures are
of the population would change some figures. For example, the
for items that ostensibly could be re-used if ever needed again,
authors estimate that there will be the need for three portable
especially if no one in quarantine becomes ill with the disease
cribs for children under the age of two, but that could end up
in question. Those costs are marked with an asterisk (*). Other
being five or more.
costs are for items that would have to be replaced.
Stand-By Costs Recovery Costs
Stand-by costs as shown in Table 1 are the costs related to These are the costs for cleaning the building and restoring
the value of the space and the cost of utilities, plus the costs it to its previous use (see Table 4).
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Table 1. Total stand-by costs.
1. Cost of Space in a Separate Facility if Used for Quarantine
Value
Needed: 20 square feet per person x 200 people = 4,000 square feet of the space:
7 additional rooms for: recreation/leisure (3), office area, food assembly and $15,000
serving, medical, and storage. Each room 500 square feet x 7 = 3,500 square per month
feet. Total space: 7,500 square feet
Approximately $2.00 per square foot/month x $7,500 = $15,000 per month
2. Privacy Partitions and Space Dividers
Partitions needed for sleeping areas--approximately 320 partitions (based on 100
individually divided spaces and 50 other divided spaces occupied by couples or
small families). 7 other divided spaces for recreation/leisure (3), office area, food $68,400*
assembly and serving, medical, and storage--approximately 22 (2-3 dividers per
space depending if it is on location next to walls or at end of aisles)
342 dividers x $200 each = $68,400*
3. Storage
Lockers--6 tiered metal lockers (size 1 cu ft.) with 3 for each row (18 individual
lockers) x 12 @ $325 each = $3,900 $3,900*
4. Cleaning supplies
Commercial mopping combo @ $26.00 x 5 = $130*
Mops @ $11 each x 5 = $55*
$1,680
Trash cans: 1 44-gallon cans per 20 people plus 1 for each of 7 "other use"
spaces and 3 extra = 20 cans x $45 per can = $900*
Cleaning liquids, approximately 25 gallons x $7.00 per gallon = $175
Trash can liners @ $1.50 per liner x 20 cans x 14 days = $420
5. Coffee Machines
2 coffee machines ($25 each x 2= $50) per group of 40; 5 groups (of 40 persons) x $250
$50 = $250
6. Medical Supplies
First aid kits--10 kits @ $20 each = $200
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) @ $1,245 each x 2 = $2,490* $2,988
Particulate/surgical masks @ $10 per box of 20 x 28 = $280
Powdered Latex-free gloves @ $3.50 per box of 100 x 5 = $17.50 ($18)
7. Toiletries/Bedding
200 cots + 10% spare (20 additional cots) @ $20 each = $4,400*
2 sheets per bed @ $10 each x 220 = $2,200*
Blankets @ $10 each x 220 = $2,200*
$11,640
General toiletry items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor, shaving
cream, lotion) @ $10 per person x 220 (20 extra) = $2,200
Towels--240 (200 plus 17% extra) @ $8 per dozen x 20 packs = $160*
Washcloths--240 (200 plus 17% extra) @ $4 per dozen x 20 packs = $80*
Flip flops for showers--200 x $2 (sold in cases) = $400
8. Labor (average)
Private security to include this building in routine checks (if not otherwise in use $1,125
and monitored by security)
1 additional man-hour per day @ $30.00 per hour x 30 days = $900
Or use of Airport Police to include building (non-overtime) 1 additional man-
hour per day @ $45.00 per hour x 30 days = $1,350
Total Stand-by Costs $104,983
*Possibly one-time expense; could be re-used.
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Table 2. Total activation costs.
1. Labor
Building Supervisor (prepare area for arrival of individuals in quarantine and
for quarantine staff, including set-up, utilities, ordering shower trailers, food
$600
and water, sanitation equipment, etc.) 2 personnel for 10 hours each = 20
hours @ $30.00 per hour = $600
2. Showers
3 shower trailers (14-16 shower stalls) available after 48 hrs of initial
quarantine mandate. Includes running water and heat. Shower facilities would
$10,000
be delivered and installed within 2 days. Cost includes delivery and set up to
existing water supplies (fresh and waste water). Holding tanks and pump-off
costs would be extra if needed.
3. Washer/Dryers
Combo washer-dryer sets @ $1200 x 5 (1 per group of 40 people) = $6,000*
$6,000*
4. Portable Toilets
Rental of 10 porta-johns @$75 each (per month) = $750 $875
1 ADA-approved porta-john @ $125 each (per month) = $125
5. Portable Sinks
Rental of 6 dual sinks (with 45-gallon water container, soap dispenser, and
trash receptacle @ $85 each (per month) = $510 $510
6. Communications
Communications (other than TV/DVD/Books): One room (perhaps 10x50 ft)
$1,500
with Internet (5) access, telephones (5): costs
7. Utility Start-Up Costs
This includes the costs of any activation fees for telephone lines, cable service $1,000
or other contingency services not included in Operational Costs
Total Activation Costs $20,485
*Possibly one-time expense; could be re-used.
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Table 3. Total operational costs.
1. Labor
Cleaning
Two employees for 4 hours per week = 8 hours x 2 weeks = 16 hours @ $18
per hour = $288
Site Management and Administration
3 Site Supervisors (24-hour coverage for 14 days = 336 hours
x $40/hour = $13,440
$67,656
3 Service Coordinators (24-hour coverage for 14 days = 336 hours
x $30/hour = $10,080
4 Assistants (to cover 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for organizing and serving 3
meals per day and clean up) 2 per 6-hour shift x 2 shifts = 24 hours per day x
14 days = 336 hours @ $18 per hour = $6,048
Subtotal: $29,528
Security
Private security at @ $30.00/hour = $30,240
Or use of Airport Police (non-overtime) @ $45.00 per hour = $45,360
Average costs of security= $37.50 per hour x 3 personnel x 24 hrs x 14 days =
$37,800
2. Cleaning Supplies
1 case (6 ct) of Chlorinated Bleach @ $14 x 2 = $28 $751
12 ct Clorox disinfectant wipes @ $36 x 2 = $72
Disinfectant cleaner 1 gallon each @ $17 x 7=$119
1 case (12 ct) of disinfectant spray @ $76x 7 = $532
3. Baby Supplies
Diapers, 140 per pack @ $40 each x 3 packs (assorted) = $120
Baby formula (6 32-oz. cans per pack) @ $30 each x 12 packs* = $360
Baby food, 5 cases (24 count) @ $30 per case = $150
Bottles, 5 per baby x 3 babies = 15 bottles x 5 packs (3 ct) @ $8 each = $40
Pacifiers, 1 pack (2ct) @ $5 each x 3 = $15
$1,414
Baby wipes, 6 packs @ $4 per pack = $24
Portable cribs as needed (one per child < age 2) @ 100.00 each x 3 = $300
Crib mattresses, 3 @ $35 = $105
Crib sheets and baby blankets for 3 cribs and 1 change of sheets, $150
High chairs (3) @ $50 each = $150
4. Food/ Beverages/Supplies
Meals --(combination of hot and cold food) 3 meals per person per day x 200
individuals = 600 meals per day x 14 days = 8,400 meals @ average $6 per
meal = $50,400
Beverages
Bottled water, 4 bottles per person per day x 200 individuals = 800 bottles per
day x 14 days = 10,400 bottles @ $1 each = $11,200
Other beverages (juice, soda, coffee, tea, etc.) approximately 5 per person per $71,613
day x 200 = 1,000 beverages per day x 14 days = 14,000 beverages @ $0.50
per beverage = $7,000
Food and Beverage Supplies
Hot/cold drinking cups, @ $23 per case (1,000 count) x 14 = $322
Paper plates, @ $17 per case (500 count) x 21 = $357
Plastic utensils, 1 case of assorted utensils (100 count) @ $25 x 3 0= $750
Paper napkins, @ $3 per pack (100 count) x 88 = $264
10 coolers @ $20 each = $200
4 bags of 2-lb ice per day for each cooler @ $2 each = $8 per cooler x 10 =
$80 per day; $80 x 14 days = $1,120
* Would provide approximately 7 cups of milk per baby for 14 days, assuming 3 babies in quarantine.
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Table 3. (Continued).
5. Other Supplies
Toilet paper, 1 case (96 count) @ $54 per case x 30 = $1,620
Paper towels, 1 case (16 count) @ $40 x 25 = $1,000 $6,141
Facial tissue, 1 case (12 box count) @ $25 x 16 = $400
Feminine Products
sanitary napkins (100 per case) @ $20 x 4 = $80
tampons (500 count) @ $61 x 1 = $61
Flashlights @ $13 x 12 = $156
Fire extinguisher @ $27 x 2 = $54
Batteries (for flashlights and radios) $200
Entertainment
Televisions (5) @ $250 x 5 = $1,250 (or rent for less)
DVD players (5) @ $100 x 5 = $500(or rent for less)
Games (cards, board games, DVD's, compact discs) $400
Toys, assorted $300
Radios (4) @ $30 x 4 = $120
Total Operational Costs $147,575
Table 4. Total recovery costs.
Labor
Cleaning
Labor for clean up and disinfecting the building. A specialized cleaning
company that handles biological hazard clean up may have to be hired.
1 supervisor x 8 hours(2 each day) = 32 hours @ $50 per hour = $1,600
3 people x 32 hours each = 96 hours @ $30 hour = $2,880
Building Supervisor (oversee management of the building and utilities as
regular use returns) 32 hours @ $30 per hour = $960
Site Supervisor (finalize records and reports and oversees close out of
quarantine operations of items) 40 hours @ $40 per hour = $1,600
$7,040
Total Recovery Costs
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS FOR QUARANTINE $ 280,083
