Predictive Analytic Sensors Technology and Maintenance

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Predictive Analytic Sensors Technology and Maintenance solution for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The procurement aims to deploy a wireless sensor technology system that will monitor 88 initial assets, including air handling units, chillers, pumps, motors, blowers, and baggage handling system components. The solution must provide 24/7 condition monitoring, enable early anomaly detection, and generate actionable insights to transition maintenance operations from reactive to planned methodologies. Key deliverables include on-site due diligence, solution design documentation, sensor installation, network configuration, integration with KCAB's HxGN asset management system, dashboard creation, training programs, and ongoing technical support. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Experience of Firm (25 points), Scalability of Solution (25 points), Implementation Plan (20 points), Training and Support Model (15 points), and Pricing Model (15 points). Critical submission deadlines include questions due by January 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by January 29, 2026, and proposals due electronically through OpenGov by February 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Anticipated contract implementation is scheduled for April 1, 2026, with an initial three-year term and options to renew for three additional one-year periods.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Minimum technical qualifications require the platform to be wireless, operate independently of KCAB's network via secure wireless protocols, and have sensors with a minimum three-year battery life maintained by the contractor. The contractor must provide a SOC-2 compliant platform compatible with Microsoft platforms, including Entra ID, PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Teams, and Office 365, with demonstrated cybersecurity best practices. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the equipment inventory reveals asset replacement values ranging from $8,700 to $1.3 million, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The solution must include comprehensive pricing on a tiered basis, showing cost per sensor per month for the initial 88 assets, with scaling options for 100, 200, and additional sensor quantities. Interviews are scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026, with board approval anticipated on March 23, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to maintain ownership of all sensor and communication hardware while providing comprehensive implementation, support, and maintenance services.