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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Energy and Environment Cabinet and Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) through RFP-188-25 for McLean County. The project involves comprehensive orphan well reclamation services, including well plugging, site remediation, and access road restoration in Magoffin County. The Request for Proposal was released on February 10, 2025, with proposals due by February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and an estimated contract award date of March 12, 2025. Technical proposals will be evaluated on a 70-point scale, with 25 points allocated to technical criteria (contractor experience, project history, equipment, work plan, and past performance) and 45 points for cost. The contract requires a 5% bid guarantee and 100% performance and payment bonds to be furnished within 5 calendar days by the successful bidder. Substantial project completion is mandated within 365 days of award, with final completion one year after the substantial completion date. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and various state and federal regulations regarding discrimination, accessibility, and environmental protection.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the scoring includes a reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders. The project allows for electronic submission and online bidding, with Kristi Sharp (502-330-9858) serving as the point of contact. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the project involves construction services for orphan well reclamation with comprehensive federal labor standards and wage determinations. The procurement requires vendors to provide their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and includes extensive documentation requirements accessible through the solicitation's attachments tab. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with detailed Davis-Bacon labor standards, including specific wage rates for various job classifications such as trucking, plugging rig operations, wireline operations, cementing, and remediation work. The project will be delivered to the Division of Oil and Gas located at 300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601, with services focused on environmental remediation and responsible well site restoration.