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SCP-7108 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-7108
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$630K
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
11
First-year one-time setup is approximately $630,500 driven by chamber retrofits, scrubbers/hoods, specialized storage/freezers, and a contingency seed; recurring annual costs are approximately $1,134,750 driven mainly by personnel (security, medical, research), ongoing R&D/testing, consumables, energy, and waste disposal.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $630K
Equipment $190K
[#3, #4, #5, #6, #9, #17, #18, #19, #20] CO2-capture local exhaust hood and scrubber(s) and installation (#3); pressure-rated sample vessels bank (#4); -80°C freezer + modifications + UPS (#5); initial air-quality sensors and alarm console (#6); initial PPE purchase (#9); odor-management hardware/filters (#17); emergency response kit and rapid-deploy tools (#18); CCTV/hardware (#19); initial pressure-safe transport container purchase (#20).
Facilities $165K
[#1, #2, #7] Containment chamber retrofits (acid-resistant flooring/drains, sealed walls and pass-throughs, negative-pressure capability - #1), chemical-resistant plumbing and neutralization tank and piping (#2), and potential HVAC tie-in / capacity upgrade capital work (#7).
Contingency Reserve Seed $150K
[#22] Seed contingency / incident reserve fund to cover unforeseen releases, large equipment failures, or major sample spoilage.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $125K
[#15] Initial intensive research/discovery campaign budget for GC-MS, proteomics/metabolomics, isotopic analyses, and archiving (initial deep studies).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $620K/yr
[#10, #11, #12] Full-time medical technician / nurse (1 FTE) (#10), research staffing (approx. 1 research scientist + 1 lab technician combined) (#11), and security guard coverage (8 guards with rotation plus training/gear) (#12).
Research And Monitoring $328K/yr
[#15, #23] Ongoing specimen testing and outsourced high-end analyses (GC-MS, proteomics, isotopic work) (#15) plus long-term R&D program into carbonation mechanisms, funded personnel and equipment upgrades (#23).
Cover Story And Legal $61K/yr
[#17, #21] Ongoing odor/cover mitigation maintenance and PR/cover administration (#17) plus recurring legal/administrative overhead for classification, procurement under cover, record redaction and FOIA risk mitigation (#21).
Supplies And Consumables $40K/yr
[#8, #9, #13, #14, #16] Biohazard cleaning and decontamination supplies (#8); annual PPE replacement/consumables (#9); venipuncture consumables and per-draw disposables (#13); institutional procurement overhead for simethicone and routine meds (#14); specialized biohazard + chemical waste disposal operational costs (#16).
Contingency Replenishment $25K/yr
[#22] Annual replenishment contribution to the contingency reserve to cover future incidents and large unexpected expenditures.
Psychological Care $18K/yr
[#25] Counseling, ethical oversight, subject-care allowances, and hazard pay / incentives for the human subject under long-term containment.
Facilities Maintenance $15K/yr
[#24] Routine maintenance of seals, valves, scrubbers, pumps, hood systems, and replacement parts; general facility upkeep related to containment.
Logistics And Transport $10K/yr
[#20] Per-transfer operational costs for occasional off-site transfers (secure vehicle, escorts, temperature/pressure-controlled transport containers) averaged to ~2 transfers/year.
Energy Costs $5K/yr
[#5, #7] Increased HVAC and scrubber power usage and dedicated AC loop runtime from freezer venting and negative-pressure cell operation.
Data Storage Maintenance $5K/yr
[#19] Secure video logging, server maintenance, backups, and cybersecurity for classified containment footage and environmental logs.
Scrubber Consumables $4K/yr
[#3] Consumable CO2 scrubbing media (soda-lime / LiOH canisters) and replacement cartridges for capture systems.
Emergency Drills $3K/yr
[#18] Annual drills, protocol refreshers, and minor kit refreshes for emergency response to CO2/H2S or pressure incidents.
Sensor Calibration $2K/yr
[#6] Annual calibration, replacement, and calibration labor for CO2, H2S, and O2 sensors and alarm systems.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, scheduled research activity, and no major incidents.
routine_draws_and_testing scheduled_maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $1.2M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$60K vs baseline
Localized containment incident (small leak, sample rupture, or brief staff exposure) requiring cleanup, limited medical care, and equipment replacement.
small_release equipment_failure staff_exposure
🚨 Major Breach $1.9M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$750K vs baseline
Significant breach/public incident (cafeteria-style ejection or large uncontrolled release) causing facility damage, public exposure risks, large-scale repairs, legal/cover-up expenses, and major sample loss.
cafeteria_incident_style_breach major_public_exposure widespread_equipment_failure
👥 Personnel 11 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 8 [#12] Rotational guard coverage with 3-shift rotation and leave coverage; salary basis 8 guards included in recurring security budget.
Medical Officer 1 [#10] Full-time nurse/medical technician dedicated to venipuncture and medical monitoring.
Research Scientist 1 [#11, #15, #23] FTE research scientist leading biochemical analyses, R&D, and oversight of specimen testing; salary portion included in research staffing.
Laboratory Technician 1 [#11, #13] Full-time lab technician for sample processing, consumables handling, and routine testing.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide line-item ranges and clear operational requirements, enabling mid-range point estimates, but many items (R&D scope, incident frequency/severity, contingency usage) have wide ranges and dependence on site policy; therefore confidence is medium.
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