26 045 ITB Runway 18L 36R Tunnel Rehabilitation Safety Improvements

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Sep 3, 2026
Agency:	Airports Council International
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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The Kenton County Airport Board (“KCAB”) will receive proposals for Runway 18L/36R Tunnel Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements. An overall assessment was completed on the South Airfield Tunnel in 2023, and a final report was given to CVG in April 2024. It detailed critical repairs needed on the life/safety system, structural/drainage system, the electrical wiring and conduits, and an update to the lighting system to maintain the efficiency and safety of the tunnel. Water infiltration and deterioration of the tunnel continued to be observed by CVG maintenance and design for the project commenced in 2025. The goal of this project is to rehabilitate the tunnel so that it remains operational for vehicular traffic to CVG's southern campus and to maintain its structural integrity to support air traffic on Runway 18L/36R.

Submission Deadline: September 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Submitting Organization: Kenton County Airport Board - Cincinnati/N. Kentucky International Airport

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KENTON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD

INVITATION TO BID (26-045-ITB)

RUNWAY 18L/36R TUNNEL REHABILITATION & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Pursuant to KRS 424.260 and KRS 183.142, the Kenton County Airport Board (Owner) will receive

competitive sealed bids for the Runway 18L/36R Tunnel Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements

project at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (Airport) located in Boone County,

Kentucky (the “Project”). Bids will be received no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 3,

2026. No bids will be accepted after that time unless extended pursuant to an addendum issued by

the Owner.

The Project includes rehabilitation and safety improvements to the South Airfield Drive tunnel beneath

Runway 18L/36R at CVG. Work consists of concrete slab, wall, and soffit repairs, expansion joint and

sealant replacement, slab waterproofing, ventilation roof slab infill, pavement and sidewalk

replacement, drainage and storm sewer improvements, and striping and signage replacement;

upgrading the tunnel lighting to new LED fixtures with a new lighting control system; replacing the

existing electrical distribution, panelboards, feeders, and wiring along with emergency power

upgrades; replacing the existing ventilation fans with new tunnel exhaust fans, new unit heaters and

controls; and upgrades to the fire protection, fire alarm, security, and technology systems for this

project.

Further detail and copies of the bidding documents may be downloaded from

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport.

A Pre-Bid meeting and site visit will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET, at CVG

Centre, 77 Comair Blvd., Erlanger, KY 41048. Please RSVP by August 18, 2026 through KCAB’s

online bidding system https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport. Select Runway 18L/36R

Tunnel Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements then click on Events RSVP and provide the name of the

person attending. NOTE: Although attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is not limited, the

subsequent walkthrough is limited to a maximum of two (2) persons per company.

Bidders shall provide a Proposal Bond in an amount not less than 5% of the total main bid amount as

specified.

In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, bidders shall use good faith efforts to include DBE participation.

Bidders must adhere to the provisions of: 49 CFR Part 30 – Foreign Trade Restrictions; 49 USC

50101 - Buy American Preference; the Davis-Bacon Requirements; 2 CFR Part 180 – Certification

Regarding Debarment and Suspension; drug-free workplace requirements, and all other federal grant

requirements included within the Bidding and Contract Documents.

The Owner, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,

42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, notifies all bidders that it will

affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will

be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated

against on the grounds of the owner's race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in

consideration for an award.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid or bid guaranty, to

reject any or all bids, to award or refrain from awarding a contract for the work, and to negotiate with

the apparent qualified responsible bidder to such extent as may be beneficial to the Owner.

KENTON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD

INVITATION TO BID (26-045-ITB)

RUNWAY 18L/36R TUNNEL REHABILITATION & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

KENTON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD

BY: Lawrence J. Krauter, Chief Executive Officer

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Hebron, Kentucky 41048

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