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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet Division of Engineering and Contract Administration and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking competitive proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) Metcalfe County Package #002. This procurement involves plugging and remediation services for 24 orphan oil and gas wells located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Bidders must submit firm-fixed pricing for each well site, with the Division retaining the right to delete individual sites and adjust contract pricing accordingly. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with 70 total possible points distributed across technical and cost factors: 25 technical points encompassing prime and subcontractor experience (2 points), project history (5 points), equipment adequacy (6 points), work plan completeness (6 points), and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas (6 points), plus 45 points for cost. Key proposal submission requirements include a 5 percent bid guarantee, 100 percent performance and payment bonds, and adherence to Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The proposal submission deadline is December 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with vendor written questions due by November 17, 2025, and anticipated contract award by December 22, 2025.

The solicitation permits both sole proprietorships and corporate entities to bid, requiring submission of Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) information with the bid response. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the documents. The contract is structured with a substantial completion date of 365 calendar days from contract award and a final completion date one year following substantial completion, resulting in a total contract term of approximately 1.5 years with no identified renewal options. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be applied for delays beyond the substantial and final completion dates. Contractors must certify they have no past or current affiliation with parties that owned, operated, or abandoned the wells. The contract includes provisions for potential additional compensation if TENORM-impacted metals exceeding twice background levels are discovered, with the contractor eligible for documented disposal costs plus a 10 percent administrative fee. While a specific award value was not explicitly stated, bidders are expected to provide comprehensive pricing for the 24-well package through the Commonwealth's Cost Proposal Bidder's Response Forms.