26-020-ITB_Question_#17_Signage_-_Addendum_#2.pdf

This is a Question & Answer Report addendum issued by the Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) for ITB No. 26-020, Concourse A Ramp Level Office Upgrades project at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The addendum addresses a bidder inquiry regarding room identification panel signage specifications, specifically regarding APCO Signs Arcadia Curved Face Sign Systems. The bidder requested photographs or drawings of existing signs to enable accurate quotation, as the specifications for three sign types—ARH 90-100 or similar (Sign Type 1), ARH85-215 or similar (Sign Type 2), and ARH85-215 with ARI30-2115-SL or similar (Sign Type 3)—were noted as vague. The project involves renovation of approximately 20,000 square feet on the ramp level of Concourse A, which is currently 50 percent occupied. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 am. Written questions were due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, with responses posted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Sealed bids must be received electronically by 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with contract award anticipated for May 26, 2026. The contract term is 212 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per day for delays.

The estimated project cost is approximately $951,000.00, comprising $790,000.00 in construction and installation costs plus contingency, design, force labor, and miscellaneous costs, with mobilization capped at 10 percent of total project cost. This is a federally-funded project under the Airport Improvement Program subject to Buy American Act compliance. Bidders must provide a proposal bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount and furnish performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price upon award. All project personnel require airport identification badges at $44.00 per badge, and a $500.00 key deposit is required. General contractors must demonstrate specific qualifications including airport SIDA experience within the past five years with active airfield operations, eligibility for airport badging, and compliance with FAA, TSA, and airport security requirements. Contractor must commence work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.