Ramp Tower Services

The Kenton County Airport Board is requesting proposals for Ramp Tower Services at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 am at the CVG Airport terminal, 3087 Terminal Drive, Hebron, Kentucky 41048.

The scope encompasses providing labor, material, equipment, personnel, supervision, tools, and all necessary facilities to operate ramp tower services. The contractor must comply with terminal ramp control procedures governing aircraft movement within the designated Terminal Ramp Area (including DHL Express Ramp, Amazon Ramp, and Taxilane N operations), aircraft operating restrictions, and 24/7 operational requirements coordinated with the Cincinnati Air Traffic Control Tower and ground control frequencies. The contract is effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2030, with an option for KCAB to renew for one additional four-year period at its sole discretion. Payment is made on a monthly basis in twelve equal monthly installments; the total contract amount is TBD based on rates specified in Exhibit A. Monthly invoices are due no later than once per month, with payment within 30 days of KCAB approval.

The contractor must furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, from a surety rated at least "A" by Best Insurance Reports and authorized in Kentucky. Comprehensive insurance is mandated, including aviation commercial general liability with a combined single limit of not less than $100 million per occurrence (or $10 million if performing work on aircraft ramps, taxiways, or runways), professional liability of at least $1 million, network security and technology liability of at least $5 million, commercial general liability of at least $2 million, automobile liability of at least $2 million (or $10 million for ramp operations), workers' compensation, and commercial property insurance. All policies must name KCAB as additional insured and be primary and non-contributory.

Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by August 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm. The contract is governed by Kentucky law and subject to FAA requirements, civil rights provisions, federal fair labor standards, and occupational safety and health regulations.