RFP-85-26 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - DAVIESS #005
The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet and Energy and Environment Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Daviess County. This Request for Proposal (RFP-85-26) solicits services for plugging and reclaiming orphan well sites, with a comprehensive technical and site restoration scope. The project requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and expertise to complete well plugging and site reclamation within 365 calendar days of contract award, with final completion one year thereafter. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 70-point scoring matrix, with 25 points allocated to technical attributes (including contractor experience, project history, equipment, work plan, and past performance) and 45 points for cost considerations. The proposal submission deadline is October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposals to be submitted as a single PDF document containing technical and cost proposals, along with required forms such as tax registrations and certifications.
The RFP requires a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the total bid, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in well reclamation services. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and the documents do not specify a precise contract value or budget range. The proposal will be evaluated as a firm/fixed price contract, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to negotiate with the top-ranked vendor or proceed to the next highest-ranked vendor if an agreement cannot be reached. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140, and the Commonwealth will not reimburse proposal development costs.
Kentucky 10/17/25, 3:00 PM 9/22/25, 12:00 AM Fertilizers, Herbicides, and Pesticides Turf Application
The City of Owensboro, located in Daviess County, Kentucky, is seeking qualified contractors to provide fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides turf application services for various municipal athletic fields and public facilities. The Request for Bid (RFB 4447) covers treatment of 11 specific locations, including Morris Park Football Complex, Thompson-Berry Park Soccer Complex, Airport Practice Fields, Little League fields, and Dugan Best Park Field. Contractors must be licensed or certified for pesticide application through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, possessing Kentucky Pesticide Licenses in Categories 3 and 20, with at least one year of experience in athletic turf treatment. The bid requires contractors to provide a comprehensive approach to turf management, including specific nitrogen application rates, pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide treatments, and seasonal application timing. The bid opening is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams on October 21, 2025. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods subject to City budget approval.
Potential bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Subcontractors Registry Page, References Registry Page, Exceptions to Bid Specifications, and statements pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes KRS45A.395 and KRS45A.343. These forms require vendors to disclose compliance with state tax regulations, labor laws, and campaign finance requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate technical competence through references, equipment lists, and licensing credentials. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but successful contractors will be expected to provide detailed treatment plans for each location using industry-standard and efficient products. Insurance requirements include worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability, with the City of Owensboro to be named as an additional insured. Contractors must be prepared to adapt application schedules based on specific turf conditions and maintain flexibility in their approach to municipal facility maintenance.
Kentucky 10/30/25, 7:00 PM 10/13/25, 2:30 PM Professional Cleaning Services for Park Facilities/Restrooms
The City of Owensboro, Kentucky is soliciting bids for professional cleaning services for six park facilities and restroom locations within Daviess County. The Request for Bid (RFB 4448) covers comprehensive cleaning services for Dugan Best, Fisher Park Softball Complex, English Park, Chautauqua Park, Kendall-Perkins Park, and Centre Court. Vendors must provide all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, and materials for cleaning services, with the city supplying disposable washroom supplies. Qualified bidders must have a minimum of two years of experience in cleaning services and submit detailed references, employee lists, and comply with specific insurance, safety, and licensing requirements. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for four additional one-year periods. The bid is scheduled to open on November 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting planned for November 4, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Pricing should be quoted monthly for most locations, with English Park priced on a per-cleaning basis, and vendors must also provide a call-back pay rate for additional or emergency services.
The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including a Statement Pursuant to KRS45A.395 certifying no violation of campaign finance laws and a Vendor's Statement Pursuant to KRS45A.343 confirming compliance with state tax, labor, and regulatory requirements. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections, enforce specific cleaning standards (such as completing restroom cleaning by noon daily during certain months), and terminate the contract for non-performance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid requires detailed pricing submissions for monthly cleaning services across the six locations. The city will evaluate bids based on factors including experience, references, compliance with specifications, and pricing. Potential bidders must upload all required documentation, including the References Registry Page and Exceptions to Bid Specifications form, to the Bonfire portal as part of their submission.
Kentucky 11/13/25, 9:00 PM 10/27/25, 2:30 PM RFP-182-25 KASTOW - TANK N - OHIO MCLEAN DAVIESS HANCOCK
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Energy and Environment Cabinet (Division of Oil and Gas), in partnership with the Finance and Administration Cabinet (Division of Engineering and Contract Administration), is issuing RFP-182-25 for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) Package N. This firm-fixed-price procurement seeks competitive proposals for the remediation and reclamation of abandoned tank facilities located across four counties: Ohio, McLean, Daviess, and Hancock. The scope of work includes the removal and proper disposal of surface storage tanks (ranging from 100-barrel steel tanks to 2,500-gallon units, fiberglass, and plastic tanks), abandonment of associated flow lines, removal of contaminated soil to a maximum depth of three feet (with estimated tonnage ranging from 7 to 25 tons per location), elimination of berms and dikes, site reclamation using best management practices, and proper disposal of oil or brine-contaminated materials and TENORM (naturally occurring radioactive material). All work must be completed within 180 calendar days of contract award. Bidders must submit a cost proposal, evidence of prime and sub-contractor experience, proposed equipment list, proposed work plan, project history documentation, and a 5% bid bond. Proposals are due February 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with written questions due by February 10, 2025, and Commonwealth responses issued by February 13, 2025. Site visits are strongly encouraged to assess tank removal procedures and reclamation requirements. Evaluation criteria include cost (45 of 70 points), prime and sub-contractor experience (2 points), project history (5 points), equipment availability (6 points), work plan completeness (6 points), and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas (6 points), with proposal evaluation scheduled for February 26, 2025, and anticipated contract award by March 7, 2025. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day apply for work not completed by the established final completion date.
The procurement documentation does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other targeted vendor classifications, though the Commonwealth notes that Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders may receive reciprocal preference in cost scoring. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation materials. The successful bidder must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond within five calendar days of selection, and the contractor must obtain evidence of satisfactory completion through manifests documenting proper disposal of all contaminated materials and Abandoned Tank Site Closure Affidavits for each site before final payment. Payment will be made monthly based on applications for payment approved by the Architect-Engineer, with 10% retainage withheld until 50% project completion, then reduced to 5% retainage thereafter, and final payment within thirty working days of invoice receipt in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes. Additional compensation is available for TENORM disposal costs exceeding twice background radiation levels and for contaminated soil removal exceeding estimated tonnage, provided costs are documented and approved by the Division inspector. The solicitation does not disclose specific contract award amounts or budget ranges. Prospective bidders should contact Kristi Sharp at 502-330-9858 for additional information. The Commonwealth is not tax exempt, and winning bidders are liable for Kentucky sales and use tax.
Kentucky 2/19/25, 6:30 PM 2/13/25, 12:00 AM RFB-214-24 Elevator Upgrade Owensboro CTC
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB-214-24) on behalf of Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) in Daviess County for a comprehensive elevator upgrade project. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to upgrade elevator controllers and related mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and fire alarm systems across four campus buildings: the Campus Center, Science Center, Technical Education building, and Learning Resource Center. The scope of work includes upgrading existing elevator installations to comply with current codes and local authority requirements, upgrading utility systems within elevator hoistways and equipment rooms, conducting comprehensive testing of all installations, verifying interconnections between elevator and building systems, and furnishing and installing retractable security gates in the Learning Resource Center. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via Vendor Self Service (VSS) at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, with 24 to 48 hours required for registration completion. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for March 21, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time at the OCTC Administration Building, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303. Bids must be submitted exclusively online through the eProcurement system by April 17, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with no emailed or hard-copy submissions accepted. Key contacts for the project include Matt Brockman (Hafer Design), Tony Yates, and Susan Ward (Division of Engineering and Contract Administration), with additional project information and plan room documents available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com.
The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Bidders must submit the Official Bid Document and any required bid bond as a combined single PDF attachment through the eProcurement system, entering $0.00 as the contract amount in the system line item while providing the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document itself. All bid responses must achieve "Accepted" status prior to the closing date and time to be considered. The project requires coordination among multiple contractor trades including general, elevator, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical specialists. Project documentation indicates time-sensitive constraints due to elevator shutdown requirements during construction. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, though interested bidders should reference the detailed specifications and drawings available through the Kentucky Plan Room and contact the Customer Resource Center at 502-564-9641 or 877-973-4357 for additional information.
Kentucky 4/17/24, 6:30 PM 4/3/24, 12:00 AM