RFP-188-25 kastow - orphan well package - mclean #002

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 proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Madison County. This procurement, identified as RFP-188-25 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - MCLEAN #002, is a construction services contract for orphan well plugging and remediation services. The project requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days from contract award, with final completion due one year after substantial completion. Proposals will be evaluated on a 70-point scale, with 45 points allocated to cost and 25 points based on contractor experience, project history, equipment capabilities, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. The RFP requires bidders to submit a bid guarantee of 5% of the base bid amount, and the winning contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within 5 calendar days of award. Key submission details include a proposal deadline of February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with proposal evaluations scheduled for March 5, 2025, and contract award planned for March 12, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act requirements and will be executed as a firm/fixed price agreement with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates. Kentucky sales and use tax will apply to the contract. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract requires contractors to have significant capabilities in well site reclamation, including technical expertise, appropriate equipment, and demonstrated experience with similar projects in the oil and gas sector. The billing and shipping location is specified as the Division of Oil and Gas, located at 300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. Although precise budget details are not provided in the documents, the project falls under the commodity code 912 for General Construction Services, suggesting a substantial investment in orphan well remediation infrastructure.