SLED Opportunity · KENTUCKY · CINCINNATI NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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Kenton County Airport Board seeks bids for industrial cleaning services at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Pre-bid meeting on March 11, 2026. Bids due by March 26, 2026.
The Kenton County Airport Board (“KCAB”) will receive bids for Industrial Cleaning Services. A pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 am at CVG Centre, Admin. Offices, 77 Comair Blvd., Erlanger, KY 41018. Questions are due at 11:59 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 and answers will be posted no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Bids must be received by Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm. No bids will be accepted after that time unless such date or time is extended pursuant to an addendum issued by KCAB.
Industrial cleaning of the environmental systems at CVG occurs each year for the items listed in the scope of work section of this ITB and is an integral part of preventative maintenance of the systems. The buildup of sand and grit in the outfalls lead to premature wear and tear on the pumps. The industrial cleaning of the stormwater treatment plant allows KCAB personnel to perform preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure the plant is ready for winter operations. The annual cleaning of the various tanks allows for KCAB personnel to inspect the integrity of the tanks to determine if any repairs are required.
The Pre-Bid Meeting has been postponed until March 18, 2026, due to weather conditions. Therefore, the Q&A and Bid Due Dates have also been extended one (1) week.
Also, clarifications were made regarding pricing in Section 3.1 Pricing Proposal and 2.7.1 Scope of Services.
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
The Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda and Sign-In Sheet have been uploaded to the Attachments tab.
Updated language in Section 2.10 Award, Item #8.
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Section 1.1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS:
Changed: "Bids will be received no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm."
To: "Bids will be received no later than Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm."
Section 2.1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Changed: "Deadline for Questions to Be Submitted: March 24, 2026, 11:59pm"
To: "Deadline for Questions to Be Submitted: March 30, 2026, 11:59pm"
Changed: "Answers to Questions Issued: March 26, 2026, 11:59pm"
To: "Answers to Questions Issued: April 1, 2026, 11:59pm"
Changed: "Proposals Due: April 2, 2026, 2:00pm"
To: "Proposals Due: April 9, 2026, 2:00pm"
Section 2.4. SUBMISSION OF BIDS:
Changed: "The completed and signed bid ... must be transmitted and received through OpenGov no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET)."
To: "The completed and signed bid ... must be transmitted and received through OpenGov no later than Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET)."
Section 4.2. ATTACHMENTS:
New: "F - SDS - Propylene Glycol"
New: "G - SDS - Potassium Acetate"
New: "H - 20240809_Champion Cleaning-CVG Oily Water Profile TM Signed"
New: "I - 26-012-ITB Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda"
New: "J - 26-012-ITB Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In Sheet"
New: "K - KPDES_Systems_Map_2025_07_approved"
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid surety in the form of a bid bond, payable to KCAB in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the proposed annual contract amount. Bonding companies must be rated at least “A” by the latest edition of Best Insurance Reports. Bid surety is forfeited to KCAB if the successful proposer fails to execute a contract within NO VALUE after notification of award of contract.
The successful proposer shall furnish a performance bond to KCAB by a surety company duly authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the annual contract amount. The performance bond furnished by the successful proposer must be executed by the owner, a general partner or, if a corporation, the secretary's signature and the seal of the corporation must be affixed. This bond must remain in effect for the length of the agreement. The agent of the surety must exhibit certificate or license showing legal rights of the surety to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
In all its activities within the scope of its airport program, the Contractor agrees to comply with pertinent statutes, Executive Orders, and such rules as identified in Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from Federal
assistance. This provision binds the Contractor and subcontractors from the bid solicitation period through the completion of the contract.
The successful bidder(s) (“Contractor(s)”) must provide the following industrial cleaning services. Each service and location listed has indicated when the service is to be performed. This contract is intended to be for three (3) years with pricing firm fixed for the initial three (3) year period based on the prices provided in the Line Items tables below. Also note that all waste materials are considered Non-Hazardous.
Glycol Conveyance System - (Clean Annually)
Pump Stations - (Clean in May or June)
Vacuum and remove sludge from the glycol pump stations listed in table below
| Structure No. | Location | Airfield Operations Area (AOA) | Confined Space | Grit Chamber |
| N-G-PS | Glycol Processing & Recycling Facility | X | X | |
| N-G-PS-2 | West of Sign Shop | X | X | |
| N-G-PS-2A | West of Sign Shop 50K tank | X | ||
| N-G-PS-3 | Near Pad 7 | X | X | |
| Delta Glycol Sump Pit & Station | Behind Blast Fence at Pad 7 | X | X | X |
| S-G-PS-1 | South 3-MG Tanks | X | X | |
| S-G-PS-1A | Pad 41 (South Ramp) | X | X | X |
| S-GS | Near DHL Glycol Farm | X | X | X |
| S-G-PS-2 | South 125’s | X | X | |
| S-G-PS-2A | Island btn Juliette & Kilo | X | X | |
| S-G-PS-2A1 | Fox/Gulf Island | X | X | |
| S-G-PS-2C | Sierra Spot 4 | X | X | |
| 3 Mil Feeder Pump Station | 3 Mil Pump Hut | X | ||
| N-G-PS-1A | 6 mil Basin at SWTP | X |
Spent Aircraft Deicing Fluid (SADF) Storage Tanks - (Triennial - Clean in June or July)
2 Million Gallon Tank - (Cleaned in 2023 - Due in 2026)
3 Million Gallon Tanks – North and South Tanks - (Clean in 2024 - due in 2027)
Twin 125K Tanks – (Cleaned in 2025 – Due in 2028)
Stormwater Conveyance System - (Clean Annually)
Pump Stations - (Clean in June)
Oil/Water Separators - (Clean in August or September)
| Structure No. | Volume/Size (gallons) | Airfield Operations Area (AOA) | Confined Space |
| OWS 1 | 16,900 | X | X |
| OWS 2 | 16,900 | X | X |
| OWS 3 | 16,900 | X | X |
| OWS 4 | 10,000 | X | |
| OWS 5 | 13,800 | X | |
| OWS 6 | 1,000 | X | |
| OWS 7 | 1,000 | X | |
| OWS 8 | 30,000 | X | X |
| OWS 9 | 30,000 | X | X |
| OWS 10 | 40,000 | X | X |
| OWS 11 | 30,000 | X | X |
| OWS 12 | 5,000 | X | |
| OWS 13 | 50 GPM | X | |
| OWS 26 | 15,000 | X | |
| OWS 27 | 1,000 | X | |
| OWS 28 | 2,000 | X | |
| OWS 29 | 500 | X | |
| OWS 33 | 7520 | X | X |
Stormwater Treatment Plant - (Annually)
Splitter/Flow Box - (July/August)
Stormwater Treatment Plant: Tanks - Digester #1, Digester #2, Sludge Holding Tank
Valve Pits, Pump Pits, Decant Pump Station and Ground Water Pump Station
Potassium Acetate Storage Tanks - (Cleaning schedule has yet to be determined.)
| Tank Number | Volume (gallons) | Airfield Operations Area (AOA) | Confined Space |
| 1 | 20,000 | X | |
| 2 | 20,000 | X | |
| 3 | 20,000 | X | X |
| 4 | 20,000 | X | X |
| 5 | 20,000 | X | X |
Bidder must meet the following minimum qualifications:
TBD
1) Contractor must provide the following equipment:
2) Safety Qualifications:
Contractor shall submit a written safety program and provide training documentation for personnel performing work at CVG AA:
KCAB’s Fire Department (ARFF) will be notified of confined space entry upon entry and will serve as the emergency response team (ERT). Upon contract award, the Contractor will be provided a copy of KCAB’s confined space entry policy, if needed.
3) Disposal of Waste:
4) Additional Requirements:
Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements:
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor") agrees as follows:
a. Withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies, and/or
b. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions. The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempted by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as KCAB or the FAA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance. Provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or a supplier as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request KCAB to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of KCAB. In addition, Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interest of the United States.
Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following nondiscrimination
statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:
The successful proposer shall furnish a payment bond to KCAB by a surety company duly authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the annual contract amount. The payment bond furnished by the successful proposer must be executed by the owner, a general partner or, if a corporation, the secretary's signature and the seal of the corporation must be affixed. This bond must remain in effect for the length of the agreement. The agent of the surety must exhibit certificate or license showing legal rights of the surety to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
This Contract incorporates by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.
This Contract incorporates by reference the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910 with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Contractor must provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious physical harm to the employee. The Contractor retains full responsibility to monitor its compliance and their subcontractor’s compliance with the applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (20 CFR Part 1910). Contractor must address any claims or disputes that pertain to a referenced requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Contractor agrees to negotiate in good faith the incorporation into this Contract any and all statutes, rules and regulations which may now or during the term of this Contract be required by the FAA or other governmental agency as a prerequisite to or a condition of the Board and/or Contractor receiving any federal or state grant or loan or other governmental assistance.
Provide the list of equipment the contractor has that meets Section 1.2 General Requirements Item #1 of the Scope of Services.
Provide names and locations of approved treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Also provide method of measurement for waste to be disposed of.
Provide a list of any subcontractors that are anticipated to be used to provide these services.
Please download the below Safety Forms - Attachment A, complete as well as provide the additional information required, and upload.
Provide a copy of your Certificate of Insurance that meets the requirements of this ITB and attached Sample Agreement.
State in writing all exceptions to this RFP or sample agreement 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”.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
By submitting a bid, the bidder consents to its use and acceptance of electronic signatures to execute any awarded contract and associated agreements. Bidder agrees to be bound by electronic signatures to the same legal effect and extent as if manually signed. KCAB expects the successful bidder will execute any awarded contract using KCAB’s electronic signature service unless the bidder includes an exception with its proposal signifying its desire to sign manually. Included with the bid, bidders must identify the following information regarding the person with full authority to legally bind proposer and sign agreements on its behalf:
Please provide this information in the next questions.
Proposers must identify the following information regarding the person with full authority to legally bind proposer and sign agreements on its behalf:
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Example: one (1) year or two (2) years
If requesting a Contract Amendment, Contract Extension, or Task Order please enter N/A.
If requesting a Contract Amendment, Contract Extension, Task Order, Master Agreement or New Contract please select No below.
Example: two (2) additional one-year terms
Example: thirty (30) days
Example: on a monthly basis
Are there minimum qualifications required to perform this service?
Q (No subject): What is the value of this contract?
A: KCAB does not provide budget numbers.
Q (No subject): Who is the current/most recent contract holder?
A: Champion Cleaning Specialists, Inc.
Q (No subject): Can you share the current contract and the three most recent invoices?
A: You must submit an Open Records Request to openrecords@cvgairport.com to receive this information.
Q (No subject): Can you provide a map that shows the contractor gates and each item being bid marked on the map?
A: KCAB does not have any specific contractor gates. Contractors will have their vehicles inspected first and then escorted through the gate(s) and out to the specific job site by the Environmental Operations staff. Environmental Operations staff will provide location information and coordinate access to job site(s) with awarded contractor.
Q (No subject): Is this contract subject to prevailing wage?
A: No.
Q (No subject): Can you provide an SDS for the deicing fluid
A: Yes. This document has been uploaded to the Attachments tab.
Q (No subject): Can you provide an SDS for potassium acetate tank
A: Yes. This document has been uploaded to the Attachments tab.
Q (No subject): Can you provide any waste profiles you may have
A: Yes. This document has been uploaded to the Attachments tab.
Q (No subject): The Pricing Proposal section of the RFP states "Pricing must be all-inclusive, firm fixed for Three (3) years" but the Scope of Services reads This contract is intended to be for a 3-year term with firm fixed pricing for the first year". Please clarify.
A: The initial three years will be firm fixed pricing based on the prices proposed on the Line Items Table for years 2026, 2027, 2028. See Addendum #1 for correction.
Q (clarification on liquidated damages): Are there any liquidated damages applicable? if yes, please specify.
A: There are no liquidated damages.
Q (Calrification on price increase): Could you please confirm whether a year-over-year price increase is applicable after the first year of the contract term?
A: Pricing will be input into the Line Items Tables for 2026, 2027, and 2028. Those prices will be firm fixed based on the bid submittal. See Addenda #1 and #2 for clarification of pricing to be submitted.
Q (No subject): Could you please confirm if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is applicable?
A: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be applicable for the two (2) extension years, year 4 and year 5. See Addendum #2.
Q (No subject): Could you please confirm if a year-over-year price increase applies to the optional renewal years after the initial three-year term?
A: Yes, as answered in Questions #11 and #12.
Q (No subject): Please provide an aerial site map marking the locations of the sites needing serviced, especially the Airfield Operations Area (AOA) since we were unable to access the area during yesterday’s pre-bid meeting site walk/tour.
A: A map of the locations has been uploaded to the Attachments tab. See Addendum #3.
Q (No subject): Could you please confirm if is there any possibility to extend the bid submission deadline?
A: Yes, the bid submission deadline can be extended. See Addendum #3.
Q (No subject): It is understood that confined space entry is required with all proper PPE. Should a certified confined space rescue team be included as well if needed?
A: Yes, please include pricing for a certified confined space rescue team if they are needed.
Q (No subject): In the bid pricing section, Sewer Camera is listed. Is this just a sewer push camera or a Closed Circuit Television Truck w/ a Crawler Camera? If so, would lateral launching & locating capabilities be needed as well?
A: Please include entire capability and equipment available assessing various sized piping. Yes lateral launching and locating capabilities are needed.
Q (Proposal Due Date): Is the proposal's due date April 9, 2026? Different documents have different dates.
A: The bid due date is the date in OpenGov. Any attachments that have a different due date were the original advertisement and the pre-bid agenda which both occurred before the due date was extended.
Q (Area to dry sand and grit): Is there somewhere to dump the grit and sand to let it dry out before hauling off site for disposal?
A: No, with the recent growth and development at the airport, we do not have the area that we used to have in the past.
Q (No subject): Who is the current contractor? What is the current contract amount? If you are unable to provide the current contract amount, what is the current budget your agency has for this project?
A: Champion Cleaning Specialists, Inc. KCAB does not provide budget information. For any addtional information, you must submit an Open Records Request to openrecords@cvgairport.com to receive this information.
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