RFP-128-26 kastow - orphan well package - boyd #001

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is seeking proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Boyd County, specifically soliciting construction services for plugging and remediating nine orphan oil and gas wells identified by specific permit numbers. This Request for Proposal (RFP-128-26) requires contractors to provide comprehensive well reclamation services, including site remediation, plugging, and full documentation of work completed. Evaluation of proposals will occur on a 70-point scale, with 25 points allocated to technical factors such as contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance, and 45 points dedicated to cost considerations. Proposal submissions are due by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with vendor questions required to be submitted by November 24, 2025, and Commonwealth responses to be provided by November 26, 2025. The contract will have a substantial completion date of 365 calendar days from award, with a final completion date one year after substantial completion, and will be managed by the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

The procurement is subject to several specific requirements and restrictions, including Davis-Bacon wage standards, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and federal procurement regulations. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least five percent of the bid amount and be prepared to submit 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award. Contractors must certify non-affiliation with parties that originally owned, operated, or abandoned the wells, and submit a notarized affidavit affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as a firm/fixed price agreement with a lump sum base bid, and includes provisions for additional reimbursement for TENORM-impacted metals disposal exceeding background levels. The solicitation includes reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and potential preferences for qualified bidders or the Department of Corrections' Division of Prison Industries. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond established completion dates.