RFP-17-26 kastow - orphan well - grayson #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration and the Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Grayson County. The Request for Proposal (RFP-17-26) solicits a qualified contractor to plug and remediate orphan wells, with a comprehensive scope of work focused on site reclamation services. The project requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days from contract award, with final completion one year thereafter. Evaluation of proposals will follow a 115-point scoring system: 70 points for technical merit (assessing contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance) and 45 points for cost proposal. Proposals are due on August 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with bidders required to submit both technical and cost proposals demonstrating comprehensive capability for orphan well plugging and site remediation.

The RFP requires a 5% bid guarantee and mandates that the successful bidder provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in well plugging and environmental remediation. The Commonwealth will award a firm/fixed contract and notes that the winning bidder will be responsible for Kentucky sales and use tax. Cost proposal scoring will be proportional, with the lowest bid receiving the maximum 45 points and other bids scored relative to the lowest submission. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the required 365-day completion timeline suggest a significant investment in orphan well reclamation. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by contacting Kristi Sharp at 502-330-9858, with all documentation available through the attachments tab of the solicitation.