The Kenton County Airport Board (“KCAB”) will receive proposals for Commercial Vehicle Management Software System.
Questions are due at 11:59 pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 and answers will be posted no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Proposals must be received by Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm. No proposals will be accepted after that time unless such date or time is extended pursuant to an addendum issued by KCAB.
Background
The Kenton County Airport Board (“KCAB”) currently uses GateKeeper Systems software for its Commercial Vehicle Management System (CVMS). The CVMS integrates and communicates directly with the onsite Transcore AVI readers. The AVI readers are currently located along airport roadways and at the East Ground Transportation Center (“GTC – EAST”) and the West Ground Transportation Center (“GTC – West”) The existing CVMS system is used to charge trip fees to commercial vehicle operators doing business at CVG.
Project Details
- Reference ID: 26-041-RFP
- Department: Parking & Ground Transportation
- Department Head: Rich Elwell (Vice President)
Important Dates
- Questions Due: 2026-06-23T03:59:00.000Z
- Answers Posted By: 2026-06-26T03:59:00.000Z
Evaluation Criteria
- Experience in configuring and installing CVMS software (100 pts) —
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in configuring and installing CVMS software at US Airports similar in scope to CVG.
- Qualifications and Experience (20 pts) —
Discuss proposer’s qualifications, resources, and expertise available to provide the services outlined in this RFP.
Discuss the proposer’s experience with at least two other Airport.
Indicate the primary person responsible for the proposer’s activities on behalf of KCAB, and Identify other key staff members who would work with KCAB and their specific responsibilities. A resume for the primary staff member and other key staff should be included on each individual outlining academic background, work experience, length of service with your organization, and any other pertinent information you may wish to convey.
- Project Approach (30 pts) —
Provide a detailed approach of the proposed system.
- Overview of software system.
- System configuration, to include but not limited to: reader communications, workstation communications, trip charges, user roles, operator types, service types, etc.
- Specific explanations or examples of how the software accomplishes each of the requirements listed in the specifications.
- Installation of the CVMS and any other necessary software on the CVG server (if required).
- Propose as alternate any optional programs or modules not included in base proposal, which may improve efficiencies or otherwise benefit the CVG operation
- System testing of individual components, end to end components, including RFID readers. CVG will approve the final testing and provide final acceptance of each system function.
- Proposal must address modifications to the scope and cost impacts.
- Implementation and Training Schedule (15 pts) —
Provide recommendation for CVG transition and general timeline. Does the proposed CVMS provide the ability to electronically import existing commercial vehicle operators from the GateKeeper Systems system? Also provide a timeline for software implementation and training.
- Pricing (35 pts) —
Provide an overview of license, subscription plan, terms, and pricing for a five-year term with payments on a quarterly basis. Provide pricing based on a fully hosted solution and an on-premises solution.
Submission Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications (required) —
Please provide documentation of at least of 5 years of experience in configuring and installing CVMS software at US Airports similar in scope to CVG.
- Qualifications and Experience (required) —
- Discuss proposer’s qualifications and describe the proposer’s business; how it is organized, the resources and expertise it has available, and summarize the ability to provide the services outlined in this RFP.
- Discuss relevant experience with at least two Airport references with explanation of products utilized, including details regarding the scope of the work, and proposed capability to meet KCAB’s needs.
- Indicate the primary person who will be responsible for the proposer’s activities on behalf of KCAB. Identify other key staff members who would work with KCAB and their specific responsibilities. A resume for the primary staff member and other key staff should be included on each individual outlining academic background, work experience, length of service with your organization, and any other pertinent information you may wish to convey.
- Project Approach (required) —
Please provide the following approach:
- Overview of software system.
- System configuration, to include but not limited to: reader communications, workstation communications, trip charges, user roles, operator types, service types, etc.
- Specific explanations or examples of how the software accomplishes each of the requirements listed in the specifications.
- Installation of the CVMS and any other necessary software on the CVG server (if required).
- Propose as alternate any optional programs or modules not included in base proposal, which may improve efficiencies or otherwise benefit the CVG operation
- System testing of individual components, end to end components, including RFID readers. CVG will approve the final testing and provide final acceptance of each system function.
- Proposal must address modifications to the scope and cost impacts.
- Warranty and Support (required) —
Please provide warranty information and description regarding access to 24/7 support for software and/or hardware.
- Implementation and Training (required) —
- Provide recommendation for CVG transition and general timeline. Does the proposed CVMS provide the ability to electronically import existing commercial vehicle operators from the GateKeeper Systems system?
- Provide a timeline for software implementation and training.
- System Requirements (required) —
Please upload a completed spreadsheet included as Attachment 1 – System Requirements. Proposers must indicate whether each feature is included, not included, or an option/customization in its proposed System. If Proposer indicates a particular feature is an option or customization, Proposer must provide an explanation in the comments section and identify if adding this feature will add to the costs proposed. If a proposer responds on Attachment 1 –System Requirements that a feature is included with its proposed System and does not indicate it is an option or at additional cost, the proposer must provide the feature at no additional cost to KCAB. Proposer may also describe in the comments section whether an unavailable feature is expected in a future version and should Indicate the estimated timeframe when the feature will be available. Proposer should also use the comments section to clarify or further explain how its System provides these features.
- Please include description of initial and ongoing system training and a description of support availability and response guarantees for software trouble shooting or questions. (required)
- Provide costs on optional subscription services or modules proposed within the project approach that are not covered under the subscription amount. (required) —
If not applicable, please upload document indicating N/A
- Exceptions (required) —
State in writing all exceptions to this RFP or sample contract attached. Exceptions should list referencing page and paragraph numbers. If no exceptions are taken, the proposal must include a statement that the bidder takes “No Exceptions”.
- Provide a copy of your Certificate of Insurance (required)
- Resident & Non Resident Status Forms (required) —
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
- Confirmation (required) —
By submitting a proposal, the proposer consents to its use and acceptance of electronic signatures to execute any awarded contract and associated agreements. Proposer agrees to be bound by electronic signatures to the same legal effect and extent as if manually signed. KCAB expects the successful proposer will execute any awarded contract using KCAB’s electronic signature service unless the proposer includes an exception with its proposal signifying its desire to sign manually. Included with the proposal, proposers must identify the following information regarding the person with full authority to legally bind proposer and sign agreements on its behalf:
- Full Name;
- Position Title; and
- Email Address.
Please provide this information in the next questions.
- Provide the following: (required) —
Proposers must identify the following information regarding the person with full authority to legally bind proposer and sign agreements on its behalf:
- Full Name;
- Position Title; and
- Email Address.
- Performance Bond (REPLACE FILE) (required) —
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
- Proposal Bond (REPLACE FILE) (required) —
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
- Surety Bond Affidavit (REPLACE FILE) (required) —
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
- Provide type of services: (required)
- The term of the agreement will be for ________. (required) —
Example: one (1) year or two (2) years
If requesting a Contract Amendment, Contract Extension, or Task Order please enter N/A.
- Will there be renewals? (required) —
If requesting a Contract Amendment, Contract Extension, Task Order, Master Agreement or New Contract please select No below.
- with an option to renew for____________. (required) —
Example: two (2) additional one-year terms
- Will surety be needed? (required)
- Bid surety is forfeited to KCAB if the successful proposer fails to execute a contract within ________ after notification of award of contract. (required) —
Example: thirty (30) days
- Please select which of the following you will be using: (required)
- Will you be using the following? (required) —
For Construction-An Line Item Table is REQUIRED
If requesting a Contract Amendment, Contract Extension, Task Order, Master Agreement or New Contract please select None below.
- Who are the evaluation team members? (required)
- Would you like to include weights with your evaluation criteria? (required)
- The successful proposer shall issue an invoice __________ for work performed along with supporting data. (required) —
Example: on a monthly basis
- Additional comments: