Ice Melt

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting bids under solicitation 26-051-ITB for the delivery of ice melt to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The contract requires the contractor to provide a granular 5-way ice melt blend containing over 75% sodium chloride, capable of melting ice down to -20°F. The estimated annual usage is approximately 66,000 lbs, with specific line items for 1,400 50 lb bags and 10 2,000 lb supersacks. Deliveries must be made to the Central Warehouse in Hebron, Kentucky, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with a maximum lead time of 10 days from the receipt of an order. The contract period runs from November 23, 2026, to November 22, 2028, with the option for KCAB to renew for three additional one-year periods. Awarding will be based on the best value, with preference given to Kentucky resident bidders. Pricing must be all-inclusive and firm fixed for two years, with payments issued on a net 30 basis upon satisfactory completion of delivery. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA safety standards, and various non-discrimination statutes. Bidders must submit their proposals via the OpenGov portal by November 5, 2026, including a certificate of insurance, resident status forms, and a statement of any contractual exceptions.