Ice Melt

The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is seeking competitive bids to supply ice‑melt products for use at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The contract will be for a two‑year term (with up to three optional one‑year renewals) and requires delivery of both 50‑lb bags and 2,000‑lb super sacks that meet specific chemical composition and performance criteria, including melt capability to –20 °F, non‑staining dye, and suitability for concrete, asphalt, brick, and wood surfaces. Deliveries must be made to the Central Warehouse in Hebron, KY, within 10 days of order receipt, during normal business hours. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 5, 2026, and the selected contractor will be notified by November 12, 2026. Pricing must be firm‑fixed, all‑inclusive, and invoicing will be on a net‑30 basis. • Required product: 5‑way ice‑melt blend (≥75 % NaCl, ≤10 % each of MgCl₂, KCl, CaCl₂, Ca‑Mg, and ≤0.1 % acetate dye) • Packaging: 50‑lb bags (1,400 units) and 2,000‑lb super sacks (10 units) • Delivery location: 300 Maintenance Court, Hebron, KY 41048, M‑F 7:00 am‑4:30 pm ET • Lead time: ≤10 days from order receipt • Contract term: 2 years, with three optional 1‑year renewals; CPI‑based price adjustments up to 3 % per year • Submission deadline: 2:00 pm ET, November 5, 2026 (electronic) • Award notification: November 12, 2026; contract start November 23, 2026 • Evaluation based on best value (price + technical compliance) • Preference may be given to Kentucky‑resident bidders.