Terminal Parking Garage Vestibule HVAC System Design-Build - Rebid

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive design-build contract to replace and upgrade the HVAC system in the Terminal Parking Garage Vestibules at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The existing HVAC system is completely inoperative, with critical failures including refrigerant leaks in the condensing unit, an air handler requiring extensive repairs, and an outdated, inefficient boiler exceeding its expected service life by five years. The project scope involves demolition of existing ductwork, installation of new condensing boilers, air handlers, variable air volume (VAV) systems, direct digital controls (DDC), air curtains, and necessary modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, adhering to the CVG Design Criteria Manual and FAA, ACI, OSHA, and airport authority standards. Successful performance will require uninterrupted passenger access, coordination with TSA and airport operations, and delivery of design milestones at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion, along with as-built drawings, commissioning, training, and warranties. This solicitation (26-027-RFP), issued on April 16, 2026, by KCAB’s Planning & Development office, mandates submission by May 28, 2026, via an electronic portal. The procurement will be awarded based on best value through a trade-off evaluation method considering the design builder’s experience and qualifications (35%), project approach and schedule (25%), rates and fees (20%), and key personnel’s quality and expertise (20%). Firms must demonstrate at least three years of related design-build experience and propose a project manager with four years’ relevant experience. The contract period extends through construction completion plus a one-year warranty phase. Special contract requirements include background and security clearances for employees working on-site, performance and payment bonds each at 100% of contract value, strict adherence to nondiscrimination and civil rights provisions, retention and audit of financial records for three years, and KCAB’s rights to terminate for cause or convenience. All materials must be packaged to prevent damage, and compliance with airport security protocols is required. No socioeconomic set-asides or UEI/CAGE code requirements are specified, and pricing details remain incomplete except for a $25,000 allowance contingency. KCAB reserves the right to enforce removal of personnel and requires subcontractors to adhere to flow-down compliance clauses, ensuring alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations throughout contract execution.