RFP-126-26 kastow - orphan well package - breathitt #001

The Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet, Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking competitive proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Breathitt County. The procurement (RFP-126-26) specifically targets the assessment, remediation, and abandonment of fourteen orphan well sites with specific well permit numbers. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including all necessary labor, materials, permits, and equipment for full project completion, with well sites including permits 20143, 23108, 211-E8, 35-E0, and others. The proposal evaluation will use a 70-point scoring system, with 25 points allocated to technical factors (prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance) and 45 points for proposed cost. Key submission dates include vendor questions due by November 24, 2025, Commonwealth responses by November 26, 2025, and proposal submissions due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on December 5, 2025, with an anticipated contract award on December 22, 2025.

The contract is funded through federal assistance from the Department of the Interior and is subject to several regulatory requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage standards, Buy America infrastructure preferences, and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $500,000 automobile liability. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must maintain Kentucky tax registration and comply with equal employment opportunity requirements. Additional contract provisions include reimbursement for TENORM-impacted metals disposal at actual documented costs plus 10% administrative expenses. The project requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days and final completion within one additional year, with a firm/fixed-price contract structure that allows the Commonwealth to adjust site deletions and corresponding contract pricing as needed.