Concourse A Apron Reconstruction - Bid Package 2

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking bids for the Concourse A Apron Reconstruction - Bid Package 2 project at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This comprehensive infrastructure project involves demolition, removal, and replacement of existing apron pavement surrounding Concourse A, with work spanning four construction seasons from 2026 to 2029. The project encompasses approximately 57,100 square yards of pavement removal and reconstruction, installation of new drainage systems, taxiway edge lighting, electrical infrastructure, and associated site improvements. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in airport pavement construction, with a Contractor Quality Control Program (CQCP) requiring a full-time Program Administrator possessing minimum five years of quality control pavement construction experience and appropriate professional credentials. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:00 am at CVG Centre in Erlanger, Kentucky, with written questions due by 11:59 pm on January 20, 2026, and answers to be posted by January 22, 2026. The final bid submission deadline is Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with bids to be submitted electronically through the owner's online bidding system.

The procurement includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation under 49 CFR Part 26, requiring good faith efforts to include DBE contractors. The project is federally funded through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and subject to federal requirements, including Buy American Preference provisions, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, and various civil rights regulations. Bidders must submit a Proposal Bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount and provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract value from a surety company authorized to do business in Kentucky. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the bid schedule indicates a comprehensive project with approximately 200 line items across four construction years, suggesting a significant investment potentially exceeding $24 million. Liquidated damages are set at $2,500 per day for each phase of the project for failure to meet schedule deadlines. The contract includes extensive documentation requirements, quality control measures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing airport construction projects.