26-008-ITB_Pre-Bid_Sign_In_Sheets.pdf

This is a pre-bid sign-in sheet for Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-008) issued by the Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) for Backup Airport Operations Center (AOC) Construction at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport's South ARFF facility located at 2100 Tower Drive, Hebron, Kentucky. The project involves selective demolition and reconstruction of a new backup AOC within the currently abandoned control tower, including removal of existing raised flooring systems and control consoles, followed by comprehensive reconstruction featuring new finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) upgrades, new power distribution systems with an 8 kVA UPS system and 75 kVA transformers, lighting controls with occupancy sensors, addressable fire alarm systems, and structured data and voice cabling infrastructure. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm at South ARFF Station #1, with a maximum of two persons per company permitted. Written questions were required to be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, with answers posted no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Sealed bids were due no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with award to be made within 120 calendar days of bid opening. The successful bidder was required to 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.

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; contractors must perform at least 25 percent of total contract costs with their own organization. The estimated probable cost for the project is $211,864.73, with total appropriations of $430,722.50 ($289,222.50 for construction and $141,500.00 for equipment). Performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required from a surety company rated at least "A" by Best Insurance Reports and authorized to do business in Kentucky, along with a proposal bond of not less than 5 percent of the total main bid amount. The contractor must 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 project is subject to disadvantaged business enterprise provisions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Buy American certification requirements mandating that all steel and manufactured goods be produced in the United States unless the FAA has issued a waiver. The contractor bears responsibility for Airport security badge costs at $44.00 per badge and must comply with all FAA requirements including AC 150/5370-2 regarding operational safety during airport construction. 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.