North & South ARFF Stations Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Modifications & Tank Installation

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking bids for the North & South Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Stations Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Modifications & Tank Installation project at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The procurement involves comprehensive modifications to ARFF facilities, specifically transitioning from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to Fluorine Free Foam (F3), which requires demolishing and replacing existing foam storage and distribution systems. Key project deliverables include installing new 2000-gallon polyethylene foam storage tanks, centrifugal chemical processing pumps, distribution piping, valves, electrical modifications, and associated infrastructure upgrades at both North and South ARFF stations. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including safety evaluations, incident rates, workers' compensation modification rates, and OSHA documentation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 am at ARFF South Station #1 in Hebron, Kentucky. Bidder questions are due by November 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by November 25, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a required proposal bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount.

The project emphasizes equal opportunity and compliance with various federal regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Buy American provisions, and non-segregation requirements. Disadvantaged business enterprises will have a full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Contractors must provide certifications regarding tax delinquency, felony convictions, lobbying activities, and compliance with EPA regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The total project cost is estimated at $660,000, with $545,000 allocated for construction/installation and $109,000 for contingency, to be funded through CAPEX. The project is scheduled for procurement completion in November 2025 and design/construction completion by July 2026, with the contractor expected to commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Known project risks include potential reduced fire suppression effectiveness, higher costs, limited foam availability, required firefighter retraining, and specialized storage and disposal requirements.