SCP-9088 Safe ✓ high confidence
SCP-9088
Expected annual
$101K
One-time setup
$213K
Annual recurring
$99K
Personnel
0.7
One-time setup (locks, cabinet, sensors, signage, initial training) plus optional research make initial costs substantial; recurring costs are dominated by a part-time custodial/technical oversight, contingency reserve, and site overhead (~$99k/yr baseline).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $213K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $139K
[#8, #9] Initial controlled research budget to define spectral boundaries of 'red' and initial calibrated consumables/samples.
Behavioral Study $48K
[#20] Optional one-time psychological/behavioral monitoring study (optional; scoped cost).
Equipment $12K
[#2, #3] Dedicated red-item storage cabinet and color-detection system (cameras/NVR/spectrophotometer) hardware.
Facilities $8K
[#1, #12, #17] Lock/card upgrade installation, durable signage/floor markings, and initial minor facility modifications/patching/repainting.
It Integration $2K
[#4] One-time IT integration of access logs, camera logs, and tagging into Site-19 systems (integration labor/software setup).
Ppe Provisioning $2K
[#11] Initial provisioning/subsidy for non-red uniforms/scrubs for staff entering SCP-9088.
Initial Training $2K
[#7] Initial personnel training course, materials, and SOP dissemination (one-time).
Trauma Kit $1K
[#10] Initial trauma/cleanup kit and sharps/bio-waste containers staged outside the threshold.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $99K/yr
Staff Wages $44K/yr
[#5, #6] Part-time/partial-FTE custodial/technical oversight (salary+benefits portion) and incremental on-call guard/patrol coverage.
Incident Response Reserve $30K/yr
[#16] Contingency reserve for accidental exposure, media response, litigation, or unexpected containment incidents.
Site Overhead $10K/yr
[#19] Allocated Site-19 overhead for space, administrative support, and inclusion in emergency plans.
Facilities Maintenance $4K/yr
[#13, #17] Routine cleaning/inspection of outer area and cabinet plus ongoing minor repairs/patching/painting.
Biohazard Service Contract $3K/yr
[#10] On-call biohazard remediation contract for incidents near the threshold.
Training And Sop Dissemination $2K/yr
[#7] Annual refresher training and SOP dissemination costs.
Data Management And Documentation $2K/yr
[#14] Ongoing SCP file upkeep, logs, periodic review meeting time, and small IT costs.
Supplies And Consumables $1K/yr
[#9, #11] Ongoing research consumables replacement and PPE/uniform turnover.
Waste Disposal $1K/yr
[#15] Secure/audited disposal or storage costs for decommissioned/quarantined red items.
It Storage Maintenance $750/yr
[#4] Ongoing storage and maintenance costs for integrated logs and camera recordings.
Power Utilities $600/yr
[#18] Incremental power/utilities for continuous monitoring equipment (cameras, NVR, small controls).
Research And Monitoring $500/yr
[#3] Software license/updates for color-detection/logging software (annual).
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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Cover Story And Legal $0/yr
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Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $99K/yr
86.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with routine operations, monitoring, training, and contingency reserve maintained.
no incidents regular training and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $107K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$8K vs baseline
Localized contamination or blood incident near the threshold requiring biohazard cleanup, overtime, and replacement disposables.
blood/contamination near threshold biohazard remediation call-out
🚨 Equipment Failure $108K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$9K vs baseline
Failure/accidental damage to color-detection system or spectrophotometer requiring replacement and re-integration.
camera/NVR/spectrophotometer failure vandalism or accidental damage
🚨 Political Exposure $159K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$60K vs baseline
Accidental public exposure or significant media/legal incident tied to containment breach or experimental activity requiring external legal/PR and higher remediation.
public exposure litigation or extensive PR response
👥 Personnel 0.7 total
Role Count Notes
Custodial/Technical Staff 0.4 [#5] Part-time (0.25–0.5 FTE) designated staff responsible for cabinet management, pre/post checks, and routine audits; cost included in staff_wages.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 0.3 [#6] Incremental on-call/response allocation for authorization requests and alarm responses; represented as partial FTE-equivalent overtime included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed, line-item estimates for installation, recurring services, and optional research; costs are moderately certain though some optional research and contingency reserve sizing introduce variability.
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