Solid Runway & Taxiway Deicing/Anti-Icing Compound

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting proposals for solid runway and taxiway deicing/anti-icing compound to be used at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Hebron, Kentucky. The procurement seeks a supplier to provide deicing compound that meets SAE AMS 1431 standards, with specific delivery requirements including 55-pound bags (approximately 25,000 lbs in 455 bags on palletized skids) and bulk delivery of around 30 metric tons. Delivery must be made to the Field Maintenance Department within 24 hours, with the anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2025. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year terms or one additional two-year term. Bidders must submit comprehensive environmental impact documentation, including 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) testing completed by independent third-party laboratories, and demonstrate capability to treat 1.5 million square feet of surface area. Key submission deadlines include questions due by August 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by August 14, 2025, and final proposals due by August 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

The procurement includes preference for Kentucky resident bidders in accordance with state law and emphasizes compliance with federal civil rights requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises. KCAB has committed to ensuring fair opportunities for participation without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($2,000,000 standard or $10,000,000 for airfield operations), automobile liability, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance, with KCAB named as an additional insured. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing must be firm and fixed for the three-year contract term, with all-inclusive costs delivered FOB to CVG. The airport board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, make multiple awards, negotiate with qualified bidders, and modify specifications as needed. Invoicing will occur once per shipment, with payment processed on net 30-day terms, and all work products will become KCAB's exclusive property.