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- Solicitation number
- 26-008-ITB
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- Bell County, Kentucky
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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-008) issued by the Kenton County Airport Board for Backup Airport Operations Center (AOC) Construction at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport's South ARFF facility in Hebron, Kentucky. The project involves selective demolition and reconstruction of a new backup AOC within an abandoned control tower, including removal of raised flooring systems and control consoles, followed by comprehensive reconstruction with new finishes and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The scope encompasses six main line items on a lump-sum basis: General Provisions, Demolition, Raised Floor Framing, Doors and Hardware, Finishes, and Electrical work, with deliverables including new power distribution systems, lighting controls with occupancy sensors, addressable fire alarm systems, and structured data cabling infrastructure. A pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm, limited to a maximum of two persons per company. Written questions must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, with answers posted by Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Sealed bids are due no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The successful bidder must commence work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within six months, with final project closeout required within 30 days of substantial completion. Award will be made within 120 calendar days of bid opening.
The contractor must submit a proposal bond of not less than 5 percent of the total main bid amount, along with performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value from a surety company rated at least "A" by Best Insurance Reports and authorized to do business in Kentucky. Required contractor qualifications include a minimum three-year electrical contractor license, evidence that subcontractors have completed projects valued at 70 percent and 50 percent of their respective subcontract values, BICSI-certified Registered Communications Distribution Designers, and NICET-certified Level III or IV fire alarm technicians. The contractor must perform at least 25 percent of total contract costs with their own organization and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of not less than $10,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance of not less than $10,000,000 per accident, Workers' Compensation insurance, and Builders Risk insurance for the full insurable value of work. The estimated probable cost is $211,864.73, with total appropriations of $430,722.50 comprising $289,222.50 for construction and $141,500.00 for equipment. The project includes a one-year warranty on all labor and materials from the date of final acceptance and is subject to liquidated damages for schedule delays. The procurement is subject to Buy American certification requirements mandating that all steel and manufactured goods be produced in the United States unless the FAA has issued a waiver, and apparent low bidders selecting waiver options must submit formal waiver requests within 15 calendar days of selection. The project is also subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises receive full and fair opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Contractor costs for Airport security badges at $44.00 per badge are the responsibility of the contractor.
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INVITATION TO BID
26-008-ITB
BACKUP AIRPORT OPERATIONS CENTER (AOC)
CONSTRUCTION
ATTENTION: This is not an order. Read all instructions, terms, and conditions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on
Thursday, March 19, 2026.
IFB# 26-008-ITB DATE ISSUED: February 19, 2026
By participating in this solicitation, you, on behalf of the Vendor, understand and agree that all plans, drawings, maps, specifications, documents, or similar information included in this solicitation (“Protected Information”) may only be used by Vendor for the purpose of this solicitation and no other purpose. Without the written permission of KCAB, Vendor must not reproduce, copy, duplicate, or disclose the Protected Information by any means, except to employees and agents who have a “need to know” for the purpose of this solicitation. All employees and agents of Vendor are bound by these provisions, and Vendor shall inform those employees and agents of these terms. If Protected
Information becomes available to third parties Vendor is responsible for third party compliance with these terms. Vendor shall indemnify and hold KCAB harmless from any liabilities or damages resulting from the unauthorized use or disclosure of Protected Information.
All Protected Information in any form remains the sole property of KCAB. At the request of KCAB Vendor agrees to immediately return Protected Information to KCAB. All
Protected Information in any form must be destroyed upon completion of the purpose above. KCAB has all rights and remedies available by law and equity to enforce these provisions, specifically including injunctive relief to prevent unauthorized use of the Protected Information.
Table Of Contents
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
1.1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
1.2. TIMELINE
1.3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1. SECTION 10 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
2.2. SECTION 20 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
2.3. SECTION 30 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
2.4. SECTION 40 SCOPE OF WORK
2.5. SECTION 50 CONTROL OF WORK
2.6. SECTION 60 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
2.7. SECTION 70 LEGAL REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO PUBLIC
2.8. SECTION 80 EXECUTION AND PROGRESS
2.9. SECTION 90 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
3. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS
3.1. ITEM C-105 MOBILIZATION
4. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
4.1. SECTION 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION
4.2. SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.3. SECTION 3 - SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
4.4. SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE, SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS, REPORTS AND
MEETINGS
4.5. SECTION 5 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT
4.6. SECTION 6 - TESTING REQUIREMENTS
5. SCOPE OF WORK
5.1. SCOPE OF WORK
6. CIVIL RIGHTS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PROVISIONS
6.1. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
PROVISIONS
7. BID TAB
7.1. BID TAB
8. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE
8.1. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE
9. ATTACHMENTS
9.1. ATTACHMENTS
Attachments:
A - 26-008-ITB Backup AOC Construction - Technical Specifications
B - 26-008-ITB Backup AOC Construction - Drawings
C - 26-008-ITB Backup AOC Construction - Exhibit A - Proposal Forms
D - 26-008-ITB Backup AOC Construction - Exhibit B - Contract & Bonds
1.1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Pursuant to the provisions of KRS 424.260, the Kenton County Airport Board (Owner) will receive competitive sealed bids for the Backup Airport Operations Center (AOC) Construction project at the
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (Airport) located in Boone County, Kentucky (the
“Project”). Bids will be received no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026. No bids will be accepted after that time unless extended pursuant to an addendum issued by the Owner.
This Project is for general contracting services to perform selective demolition and reconstruction of a new Backup Airport Operations Center (AOC). The Backup AOC will be located in the currently
"abandoned" control tower at CVG's South ARFF facility. The scope includes removing the raised flooring system and redundant control console, followed by reconstruction with new finishes and MEP upgrades as outlined in the project specifications. Further detail and copies of the bidding documents may be downloaded from https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport.
A Pre-Bid meeting and site visit will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET, at South
ARFF Station #1, 2100 Tower Drive, Hebron, KY 41048. Please RSVP by February 25, 2026, through
KCAB’s online bidding system https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport. Select Backup
Airport Operations Center (AOC) Construction then click on Events RSVP and provide the name of the person attending. NOTE: Although attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is not limited, the subsequent walkthrough is limited to a maximum of two (2) persons per company.
Bidders shall provide a Proposal Bond in an amount not less than 5% of the total main bid amount as specified.
The Owner, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin
(including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid or bid guaranty, to reject any or all bids, to award or refrain from awarding a contract for the work, and to negotiate with the apparent qualified responsible bidder to such extent as may be beneficial to the Owner.
KENTON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD
BY: Lawrence J. Krauter, Chief Executive Officer Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Hebron, Kentucky 41048 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport
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