Snow Hauling Services
The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting proposals for Snow Hauling Services at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) located in Hebron, Kentucky. The procurement seeks up to twelve trucks with operators capable of performing snow removal and hauling services from airfield and ramp areas during winter operations. Trucks must have specific dimensional requirements, including beds that are 18' long and 7'7" wide, with a maximum height of 10'6" at the top of side boards, and contractors must also provide a standby service truck. The contract will run for three years with options to renew for two additional one-year terms or one two-year term, with an anticipated implementation date of November 1, 2025. Key requirements include 24/7 availability during the service period, operators working no more than twelve hours per day, and truck readiness within twelve hours' notice. Proposal submission deadlines include questions due by August 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by August 14, 2025, and final proposals due by August 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.
The procurement includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidder preferences and incorporates Title VI Civil Rights Act provisions to ensure disadvantaged business enterprises receive fair bidding opportunities. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including Kentucky operating licenses, insurance certificates, truck specifications, and resident/non-resident status forms. The contract includes a minimum retainer payment of $25,000 for the entire snow season, which will be credited against actual services provided. Financial considerations include airport badging at $44.00 per badge and a $500.00 key deposit, with additional replacement fees for lost badges and keys. Insurance requirements are extensive, including professional liability coverage of $1,000,000, commercial general liability ranging from $2,000,000 to $10,000,000 depending on work location, automobile liability coverage, and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and multi-year contract structure suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.
Kentucky 8/21/25, 2:00 PM 8/3/25, 3:16 AM Mat & Towel Service District 9
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Mat & Towel Service across District 9, covering multiple county maintenance facilities and section offices. The procurement seeks bi-weekly mat, towel, and mop services for 21 different locations in counties including Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas, and Rowan. Specific requirements include various mat types such as 3x5 black scraper mats and 4x6 gray nylon/rubber mats, with precise quantities and specifications for each location. The bid is scheduled to close on May 30, 2025, at 1:30 pm, with an anticipated award date of the same day and an initial contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value ranking approach, with 95 points allocated to pricing and 5 points to delivery time. Vendors must bid on all lines to be considered and submit their response electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system. Mandatory requirements include maintaining $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and compliance with various state regulations.
The solicitation includes provisions for resident bidder preferences and reciprocal preferences for out-of-state bidders, with potential additional preferences for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or nonprofit organizations. Vendors must comply with state requirements related to taxes, employment laws, and immigration status. The contract allows for four additional one-year renewal periods beyond the initial term, with potential price adjustments after the first twelve months subject to justification of industry-wide price changes. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement emphasizes non-discrimination policies and ethical standards throughout the bidding and contract performance process. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including insurance certificates, tax compliance affidavits, and potential subcontractor information. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the service across 21 locations suggests a significant contract value for the selected vendor. Electronic submission through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system is mandatory, with detailed guidelines provided in the accompanying submission instructions document.
Kentucky 6/4/25, 1:30 PM 5/27/25, 12:00 AM RFB-257-24 KCTCS Renovate Pineville Campus
The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the comprehensive renovation of the Pineville Campus located at the Pineville Health Tech Center, 3300 South 25 E, Pineville, Kentucky 40977, in Bell County. This Request for Bid (RFB-257-24, Project 470-CB4F-SE61-00) encompasses a complete building renovation including roof replacement with a two-ply SBS Modified Asphalt system with rigid board insulation and cover board, interior finishes consisting of new acoustic tile ceilings and grids, wall paint, vinyl composition tile flooring, and updated interior signage. The mechanical and electrical scope includes replacement of boilers, evaporative coolers, and pumps; removal and replacement of above-ceiling horizontal heat pumps with new diffusers and grilles; air handling troffers with dedicated supply diffusers; and complete replacement of all building lighting with LED-based fixtures including occupancy sensors and new lighting controls. The project also requires new building automation systems with approved manufacturers limited to Automated Logic WebCTRL and Niagara Tridium Web Supervisor systems from specified providers (Core Controls with Reliable Controls Components and ATS Integrated Solutions with Allerton), though additional qualified manufacturers may submit pre-bid qualification packages ten days prior to bid opening. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by June 4, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit conducted on May 14, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time and a public bid reading scheduled for June 4, 2024, at 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time via conference call. All bid documents, plans, and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com via Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693), and bidders must register with the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24 to 48 hours prior to submission.
The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond, suggesting this opportunity is open to all qualified general contractors and construction firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and while the project requires integration with KCTCS standards for HVAC controls and specified building automation systems, no existing technology infrastructure requiring vendor-specific integration is detailed beyond the approved building automation manufacturers noted in Addendum No. 1. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials; bidders are instructed to enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system line item field and submit the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document as a single combined PDF attachment with any required Bid Bond. Key project contacts include Architect Andrew Kesler of Kesler Simpson Architects, LLC (859-523-4324), Consultant John Newman (859-806-7070), Project Manager Joseph Sandman (502-545-9573), Purchasing Agent Kristi Sharp (Kristi.Sharp@ky.gov, 502-330-9858), and Buyer of Record Susan Ward (502-226-0335). Contractors not registered as planholders through the state plan room will not receive addenda, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 to avoid disqualification, as these documents establish binding modifications to the original bid specifications.
Kentucky 6/4/24, 6:30 PM 5/24/24, 12:00 AM Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades & Maintenance
The Kenton County Airport Board is requesting proposals for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades & Maintenance at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, with proposals due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at CVG Centre Admin. Offices, 77 Comair Blvd., Erlanger, Kentucky. This is a federally funded project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation rules.
The scope encompasses replacing the legacy Honeywell glycol conveyance control system with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform; integrating new control systems for the Spent Aircraft Deicing Fluid (SADF) conveyance system at the DHL ramp expansion; replacing the stormwater treatment plant SCADA software platform; and engineering new PLCs for the DHL ramp expansion. The system manages over 1,000 input/output points across 45 deice pads, glycol distribution systems, detention basins (Elijah Creek and Gunpowder Creek), stormwater treatment, and pump stations. Technical requirements include web-based HMI accessibility across multiple browsers and mobile devices, Azure AD/Entra ID SSO integration, 99.5% uptime availability, SOC-2 compliance, role-based access controls, open APIs, and data encryption. The contractor must implement Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software, critical vulnerability patching within 60 days (CVSS 9.0–10.0), high-severity patching within 120 days (CVSS 7.0–8.9), and multi-factor authentication via unique Active Directory accounts for remote VPN access. Quarterly security OS updates, quarterly SCADA application updates to latest minor versions, and annual major version upgrades are required, with quarterly reporting on all software and firmware versions.
The contract term is five years with an option to renew for five additional one-year terms. The total appropriations request is $2,686,210, comprising design ($270,000), equipment ($2,100,000), system upgrades ($237,000), labor ($78,210), and miscellaneous costs ($1,000), with recurring yearly operations and maintenance costs of $15,000. Pricing must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for design, hardware, and software installation, plus annual software updates and license fees for years one through four; monthly invoices are paid net 30. Contractors must obtain employee badges at $44 per badge initially, with penalties for lost badges. Proposals must include a 5% proposal bond; selected contractors must provide 100% payment and performance bonds. Questions are due June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., with answers posted by June 25, 2026. Anticipated board approval is July 27, 2026, with contract implementation beginning August 14, 2026. The contractor must maintain professional liability ($1,000,000 minimum), commercial general liability ($2,000,000–$10,000,000), workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance with KCAB named as additional insured.
Kentucky 7/2/26, 2:00 PM 8/3/26, 11:34 AM Backup Network Storage
The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting bids for Backup Network Storage Hardware for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), seeking to replace existing backup storage infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. The procurement specifically requires one HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen 11 Server, one HPE StoreEver MSL2024 LTO9 Tape Library, and two HPE StoreOnce 3660 Storage Appliances or equivalent. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for 41 line items, including hardware components, upgrades, cables, licensing, and five years of yearly support. The successful contractor must deliver remote monitoring capabilities, advanced hardware replacement, 24x7xNBD support, and provide formal training for KCAB IT staff. Alternative equipment will be considered if compatible with Veeam Backup and Replication 12.2 or newer, with bidders required to submit detailed manufacturer specifications demonstrating equivalence. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by February 27, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of March 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm through KCAB's OpenGov procurement portal.
The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidder preference, with specific certification requirements for in-state and out-of-state vendors. Bidders must complete residency affidavits demonstrating their status, with potential preference given to Kentucky-based businesses. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination requirements, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises have a full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant investment in storage infrastructure upgrade and integration services. The contract term is proposed for 5 years, with potential one-year extensions for maintenance and support services. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including certificates of insurance, completed bidder residence forms, and confirmation of understanding all solicitation terms. The airport reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all proposals, and negotiate with qualified proposers to ensure the best technological and operational solution for CVG's backup storage needs.
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