2026 Fall Protection Systems Installation

The Kenton County Airport Board is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Fall Protection Systems Installation project at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement encompasses three independent bid packages designed by LJB, Inc. in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z359.6 standards: Bid Package 1 involves Storm Water Treatment Plant fall protection components and confined space equipment, including fall arrest systems at the Sludge Holding Tank, Digesters, Clarifiers, and Splitter Box with a 120-day completion timeline; Bid Package 2 consists of T3 Parking Deck fall protection components including approximately 160 linear feet of guardrails, roof markings, access ladders, and gates with a 45-day completion timeline; and Bid Package 3 encompasses comprehensive fall protection systems for the entire Concourse A Roof, including approximately 3,200 linear feet of guardrails, six anchor davit systems, 185 square feet of metal access platforms, and associated penetration work with a 300-day completion timeline. Bidders may propose for any or all three packages and must demonstrate a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant fall protection system installation experience and at least one successfully completed project at an operational airport facility within the past five years. Qualified personnel must include a Project Manager and Site Superintendent with specified experience levels and fall protection certifications, plus a dedicated Safety Manager. All work must comply with OSHA 1910/1926 standards, FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5370-2, the 2018 Kentucky Building Code, and the 2015 International Building Code. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 am at CVG Centre Administrative Offices, 77 Comair Boulevard, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018; written questions must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026 with answers posted by Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm; and sealed bids must be received electronically by Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm with no late submissions accepted unless extended by addendum.

The procurement is subject to federal Title VI Civil Rights Act compliance, Buy American requirements under 49 USC 50101 mandating U.S.-produced steel and manufactured goods unless FAA waivers are obtained, and Equal Employment Opportunity certification requirements. Bidders must provide evidence of non-debarment status, submit an Affirmative Action Certification, and complete EEO and nonsegregated facilities certifications confirming they do not maintain segregated facilities for employees. Bidders are also required to complete and notarize tax delinquency and felony conviction certifications and submit a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Certification. The Kenton County Airport Board affirms commitment to providing disadvantaged business enterprises full and fair opportunity to bid without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Selected bidders must furnish a 5 percent proposal bond and, upon award, provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds from a surety rated at least "A" by Best Insurance Reports and authorized in Kentucky. Insurance requirements include $10,000,000 commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage per occurrence and $10,000,000 per accident, respectively. The project is financed by local funds with an estimated total installation cost of $2,447,000, comprising approximately $1,910,000 for Concourse A, $113,000 for the T3 Parking Deck rotating beacon, and $424,000 for the Storm Water Treatment Plant; liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for schedule delays, and a one-year installation warranty is required following final acceptance.