RFP-124-26 kastow - orphan well package - hancock #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the 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) in Hancock County. The procurement, designated as RFP-124-26, focuses on orphan well plugging and site remediation services for twelve specific wells with permit numbers ranging from 9402 to N24923. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive well plugging, site remediation, and proper abandonment in compliance with state and federal regulations. The evaluation criteria will assess both cost and technical components, with a maximum of 70 points available: 45 points for cost (proportionally awarded with the lowest bid receiving full points) and 25 points for technical merit, including contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. Key submission dates include November 17, 2025, for vendor questions, November 21, 2025, for agency responses, December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for proposal submissions, and an anticipated contract award on December 19, 2025. All selected sites must achieve substantial completion within 365 calendar days of contract award, with final completion occurring one additional year thereafter.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations, though it requires compliance with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of at least five percent of the lump sum base bid and will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award. The project is funded through federal and state sources, with contractors subject to Department of Interior's General Award Terms and federal compliance requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 administrative guidelines, Buy America preferences, and a mandatory $17.75 minimum wage for federal contractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves individual lump-sum costs for twelve wells, with total contract value determined by summing site-specific expenses. Additional financial provisions include potential reimbursement for TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials) disposal at actual documented expense plus 10% administrative costs if contamination exceeding background levels is discovered. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be applied for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates.