RFP-21-26 kastow - orphan well - hart #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Harrison County. This Request for Proposal (RFP-21-26) focuses on the Hart #001 Orphan Well Package, which involves plugging and remediating nine specific orphan wells with designated Kentucky well permit numbers. The project requires a comprehensive reclamation approach, including well site remediation, documentation of disposal compliance with state and federal laws, and potential handling of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Contractors must submit individual site costs for each well, with a total project cost calculation, and provide detailed technical and cost proposals. The evaluation will be conducted by a Proposal Evaluation Committee using a 70-point scoring matrix, with 25 technical points and 45 cost points, considering factors such as contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance. The proposal is due by August 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a contract completion timeline of 365 calendar days from the award date and a final completion date one year after substantial completion.

The solicitation requires contractors to submit a 5% bid bond and provides for 100% performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of award. Bidders must certify they have no current or past affiliations with parties that owned, operated, or abandoned the wells, and must complete various required forms, including a campaign finance law compliance affidavit. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the proposal requires comprehensive documentation and compliance with state regulations. The project will be funded through state resources, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day assessed for delays in substantial and final completion. Contractors will be reimbursed for documented disposal costs plus a 10% administrative fee, and the Division of Oil and Gas reserves the right to delete individual sites from the project scope and adjust the contract price accordingly. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the solicitation indicates that the Commonwealth will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder based on the evaluation criteria, with the lowest bid receiving the maximum 45 cost points and other bids scored proportionally.