West Vault Electric Service Upgrade

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting bids for the West Vault Electric Service Upgrade project at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The procurement involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure improvements, specifically upgrading the electrical service capabilities for the west side of the airfield. Key objectives include relocating electrical equipment above grade to eliminate water intrusion risks, installing a new 800-amp, 3-phase service panel, upgrading transformers, and implementing a new Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) for temporary generator connection. Contractors must be licensed electricians with a minimum of five years of experience in commercial electrical installations, demonstrating compliance with OSHA regulations and airport safety protocols. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12:30 pm at the CVG Centre in Erlanger, Kentucky, with a site visit limited to two persons per company. Bidders must submit questions by Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm. The final bid submission deadline is Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a project completion timeline of 120 days from the notice to proceed.

The project emphasizes opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and includes several certifications promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Bidders must provide a proposal bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount and submit comprehensive documentation, including safety evaluation forms, worker's compensation modification rates, and incident rates. The project requires contractors to comply with various federal regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Buy American provisions, and non-debarment certifications. A total of 12 electrical contractors are listed as potential bidders, including ARC Electric Air Conditioning and Heating, Atkins & Stang, Inc., and Ohio Valley Electrical Services, LLC. The total project cost is estimated at $285,000, broken down into design ($28,000), construction/installation ($223,000), contingency ($23,000), force labor ($10,000), and miscellaneous expenses ($1,000). Funding will be provided through the airport's capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget, with the primary goal of modernizing electrical infrastructure and mitigating future power reliability risks for the west side of the airfield.