Airfield Pavement Management Program

The Kenton County Airport Board is soliciting proposals under RFQ 26-054-RFQ for a qualified consultant or team of engineers to manage the Airfield Pavement Management Program at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The selected firm will be responsible for implementing a Pavement Management System in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, specifically following FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C. Key duties include conducting network level inspections of airfield pavements, utilizing geospatial data to map defects, and determining the Pavement Condition Index to inform repair and reconstruction recommendations. The program aims to generate budgetary cost estimates, design construction documents for bidding, and establish priorities for capital improvement and maintenance projects through the use of interactive dashboards and data visualization tools. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with an evaluation focusing on the firm's qualifications and experience from the last five years. Proposers must submit their responses via the OpenGov portal by December 3, 2026, including a cover letter and a detailed qualifications statement. Awardees must adhere to strict federal non-discrimination statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and must certify that they are not owned or controlled by citizens of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the end of the month in which a detailed invoice is submitted.