RFP-121-26 kastow - orphan well package - metcalfe #002

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, in collaboration with the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a qualified contractor to execute the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) for Metcalfe County. This Request for Proposal (RFP-121-26) solicits professional services for plugging and remediation of 24 specific orphan oil and gas wells within Metcalfe County. The primary deliverables include comprehensive well site reclamation, involving proper plugging, environmental remediation, and site restoration according to state and federal guidelines. Bidders must submit detailed cost proposals for each well, accompanied by a 5% bid bond and required affidavits through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service system and State's Document Collaboration System. Evaluation criteria will encompass total project cost (45 points), contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. Key dates include a November 17, 2025 deadline for written questions, proposal submissions due by December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, proposal evaluation on December 10, 2025, and anticipated contract award on December 19, 2025. The successful contractor must achieve substantial completion within 365 calendar days from the award date, with final completion required one year thereafter.

The procurement appears open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must certify no prior affiliation with parties that owned, operated, or abandoned the wells and will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability and $500,000 in automobile liability. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum are mandatory, with the contract funded through federal financial assistance from the Department of the Interior. Contractors will be subject to federal compliance requirements, including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon wage standards, and various national policy regulations. The contract includes potential reimbursement provisions for unexpected TENORM-impacted metals discovery, with additional compensation for documented disposal costs. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in achieving substantial and final completion dates. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves 24 individual well sites, suggesting a potentially significant investment in orphan well reclamation efforts for Metcalfe County.