RFP-18-26 kastow - orphan well - butler #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking construction services for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) through RFP-18-26, targeting the Butler County #001 Orphan Well Package. The procurement involves plugging and remediating 10 specific orphan wells with designated Kentucky Well Permit Numbers, requiring comprehensive technical and cost proposals that address well plugging, site reclamation, equipment mobilization, and detailed project work plans. Bidders must submit proposals by August 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a contract substantial completion timeline of 365 calendar days from the award date. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 70-point scoring matrix, with 25 points allocated to technical attributes such as contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance, and 45 points based on proposed project cost. Key requirements include providing a 5% bid guarantee, submitting 100% performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of award, and demonstrating expertise in orphan well reclamation and environmental remediation.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documents. Bidders must certify they have no past or current affiliations with the parties that owned, operated, or abandoned the wells, and must complete an Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement allows for potential additional compensation if Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) impacted metals are found exceeding background levels. The Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate with the top-ranked vendor or proceed to the next highest-ranked vendor if an agreement cannot be reached. The procurement will be managed through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service (VSS) online system, and bidders are responsible for their own proposal development costs. The Division of Oil and Gas retains the flexibility to delete individual sites from the project scope and adjust the contract price accordingly, indicating potential variability in the final contract value.