RFP-246-25 kastow - orphan well package - menifee #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, in collaboration with 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) specifically targeting an orphan well site in Menifee County. The Request for Proposal (RFP-246-25) solicits qualified contractors to plug and reclaim an orphan well, with project specifications detailed in the attached documents. Bidders will be evaluated on a 70-point scoring system, with 25 points allocated to technical qualifications and 45 points to project cost, focusing on contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, and work plan completeness. The RFP requires a comprehensive proposal including a transmittal letter, tax registration forms, affidavits, and a detailed project approach, with a mandatory 5% bid guarantee. Key project requirements include a substantial completion timeline of 365 calendar days from contract award, with a final completion date one year after substantial completion. The solicitation was released on May 7, 2025, with proposals due by May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and a pre-construction meeting scheduled to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate past performance, particularly with the Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas, using specific attachments (Attachment Q for general agency experience and Attachment T for KDOG-specific experience). The contract will be awarded in a firm/fixed price format, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to negotiate with top-ranked vendors and potentially request Best and Final Offers (BAFO). Successful bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and change order modifications will include a 15% markup on labor and materials costs. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves locating and reclaiming an orphan well site marked by an orange-painted ground area, with the Division inspector providing assistance in locating and unearthing the well bore top. The project is part of a broader state-level environmental remediation initiative focused on reclaiming abandoned well sites in Kentucky.