RFP-125-26 kastow - orphan well package - lincoln #001

The Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) through RFP-125-26 for Lincoln County. The project involves the plugging and abandonment of 18 orphan oil and gas wells located in Lincoln County, with well permit numbers ranging from 5682 to 113030. Proposing contractors must submit sealed, firm-fixed pricing for each individual well site, addressing all environmental compliance, regulatory permitting, documentation, and site restoration work necessary for proper well abandonment in accordance with state and federal laws. The proposal evaluation will be comprehensive, with 70 total points allocated: 25 points for technical merit (including prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance) and 45 points for cost. Key dates include: proposal questions due by November 25, 2025, Commonwealth responses by December 3, 2025, proposal submission deadline of December 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, proposal evaluation on January 7, 2026, and anticipated contract award on January 14, 2026. The contract requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days from award and final completion one additional year thereafter.

Bidders must submit proposals through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system with completed Official Bid Documents and a 5% bid bond. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders will receive reciprocal preference in cost scoring. The successful bidder must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award. The contract is federally funded, which triggers Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Department of Interior general award terms. Contractors must certify no affiliation with previous well owners or operators and comply with state campaign finance laws. If TENORM-impacted metals exceeding twice background levels are encountered, the contractor will be reimbursed for documented disposal costs plus 10% administrative costs. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 18 well sites suggests a potentially significant investment. Contractors must also comply with federal and state regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for projects exceeding $500,000, and recognize that the Commonwealth is not tax-exempt, meaning the winning bidder will be liable for Kentucky sales and use tax.