Vault 12 and South ARFF Generator Upgrades

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking competitive sealed bids to replace and upgrade emergency power generation equipment at two critical airport locations: Vault 12 and the South ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) station at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The work includes removal of existing generators and underground storage tanks (USTs), installation of new in‑kind sized generators with belly fuel tanks, replacement of automated transfer switches (ATS) and associated electrical gear, and compliance with updated FAA and local codes. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site walk‑through on 8 Oct 2026, submit questions by 15 Oct 2026, and deliver full proposals (including bonds, qualifications, insurance, and safety plans) by 29 Oct 2026. The contract will require a 5 % proposal bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and adherence to extensive civil‑rights, safety, and environmental provisions. • Scope: Generator and fuel‑system replacement for Vault 12 (one 500 kW unit) and South ARFF (one 150 kW unit). • Required deliverables: New generators, fuel tanks, ATS, electrical distribution, civil works (demolition, earthwork, backfill), and related testing. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site visit: 8 Oct 2026, Erlanger, KY. • Bid submission: Electronic via KCAB’s procurement portal by 2:00 pm ET, 29 Oct 2026. • Bonds: 5 % proposal bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds. • Compliance: FAA, Title VI civil‑rights, OSHA, EPA storm‑water controls, Kentucky state laws. • Evaluation criteria: Bid price, qualifications, financial responsibility, safety & quality plans.