2025 Fall Protection Systems Installation

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking bids for the 2025 Fall Protection Systems Installation project at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. The procurement involves comprehensive fall protection system installations at three distinct airport facilities: the Stormwater Treatment Plant, Terminal 3 Parking Deck Rotating Beacon, and Concourse A. Contractors must furnish labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to install fall protection systems designed by LJB, Inc., with strict compliance to OSHA, ANSI, and local code requirements while preserving existing roof warranties. Key deliverables include installing permanent and temporary fall protection systems, such as perimeter railings, ladders, roof markings, and additional safety infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:00 am, with questions due by August 11, 2025, and answers to be posted by August 14, 2025. Sealed bids are due on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated board approval on September 15, 2025, and contract implementation on October 1, 2025. Bidders must provide a proposal bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount and demonstrate expertise in fall protection solutions for commercial aviation environments.

The procurement includes several set-aside and certification requirements that may impact bidder eligibility. Contractors must complete multiple certifications, including Buy American, Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Segregated Facilities, and Non-Debarment or Suspension Certifications. The project emphasizes opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with subcontractors required to be identified and special provisions for DBE participation. Bidders must provide documentation of safety performance, including DART rates, Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rates, and recordable incident rates for the past three calendar years. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project includes an owner's allowance of $50,000 for miscellaneous items, and the contract duration is specified as 28 weeks from the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must provide both performance and labor and material payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract amount, from a surety company authorized to do business in Kentucky and rated at least "A" by Best Insurance Reports. The project is funded by local funds and requires comprehensive compliance with federal and state regulations, including strict equal opportunity and non-discrimination guidelines.