Phosphoric Acid

The Kenton County Airport Board (“KCAB”) is soliciting bids for Phosphoric Acid for use by the Environmental Operations Department at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (“CVG”). Phosphoric acid supplements the operation of the Storm Water Treatment Plant. It is a nutrient source for the activated sludge. The phosphoric acid works in conjunction with the Urea Ammonia Nitrate (UAN) and is injected into the flow box that serves as the entry point to the aeration basins which contains the activated sludge.

The successful bidder (“Contractor”) must supply technical grade Phosphoric Acid, containing a minimum of 75% by weight to the address specified. The material must also have a specific gravity of not less than (NLT) 1.575 corresponding to NLT 13.14 pounds per gallon at 20º Centigrade.

An estimated 10,000 gallons is to be purchased over the next twelve months. All quantities are approximate and are subject to increase or decrease. Vendor shall supply material at the unit prices submitted in its bid.

The preferred method is for the vendor to deliver bulk product to a 1,500-gallon tank located at the Storm Water Treatment Plant, 707 South Service Road, Hebron, Kentucky 41048 between 7:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. local time Monday through Friday. Lead time for delivery of the Phosphoric Acid must be no more than 7 days from receipt of order.

Alternative delivery of Phosphoric acid in IBC totes is allowed if approved by KCAB prior to delivery. An SDS is required to be submitted upon approval of the contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience supplying technical-grade phosphoric acid or similar industrial chemicals.
• Contractor shall possess all licenses, permits, and registrations required to transport and deliver hazardous materials in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and under applicable federal regulations.
• Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment.
• Delivery personnel shall be trained in the handling and transportation of corrosive chemicals.
• Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage customary for hazardous chemical transportation and delivery operations.

Responses to this ITB must be submitted **electronically** through KCAB’s online bidding system which can be accessed at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cvgairport. Select the project titled Phosphoric Acid (Invitation #26-052-ITB) and follow the instructions for submittal. The completed and signed bid (together with all required attachments) must be transmitted and received through OpenGov no later than **Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET)**.

KCAB intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid represents the best value after evaluation. KCAB intends to evaluate bids and award a purchase order(s) without discussions with bidders.

Bids in response to this ITB must indicate it is valid for a period no less than one hundred twenty (120) days from the closing date.

Pricing must be all-inclusive, firm fixed for (5) Years, and delivered to the address specified inclusive of all transportation charges FOB Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

KCAB will pay submitted invoices on a net 30 basis subject to the terms of the attached agreement.

**Anticipated Contract Implementation:** December 1, 2026