Upgrade Existing Credential & Security Access System + Maintenance

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for an upgrade to the existing Credential & Security Access System at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), located in Boone County, Kentucky. The project involves converting approximately 495 active Magstripe access readers to iClass/Magstripe readers, converting 422 legacy panels to network loops, replacing approximately 300 RCM2s with new Aperta boards, and providing 14,000 new cards. The primary objectives include integrating with the existing SGI Matrix, LLC system with minimal operational disruption or potentially completely replacing the current system. Deliverables include comprehensive system materials, installation services, and a 5-year on-call service and maintenance agreement. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 am at CVG Centre, with bid questions due by April 22, 2025, and answers posted by April 24, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is May 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated board approval on May 19, 2025.

The procurement includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, emphasizing equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Potential bidders must provide certifications related to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Buy American provisions, and Non-Debarment. The project includes provisions to ensure full and fair opportunity for disadvantaged business enterprises, with specific requirements around non-segregated facilities and anti-discrimination policies. Three potential vendors have been identified on the bidders list: Everon Commercial Security from West Chester, OH; Elliott Data Systems, Inc. from Chesterfield, MO; and Matrix Systems, Inc./Acre Security from Miamisburg, OH. The total project cost is estimated at $604,114, with major expense categories including $493,114 for construction/installation, $50,000 for CVG provided data pulls, $50,000 for contingency, $10,000 for force labor, and $1,000 for miscellaneous expenses. The project will be funded through CAPEX and aims to upgrade the airport's security infrastructure to meet current standards and increase system reliability.