RFP-247-25 kastow - orphan well package - adair #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet and Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Oil and Gas, is soliciting proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) specific to Adair County. This Request for Proposal (RFP-247-25) seeks a contractor to plug and reclaim seven specific orphan wells (Permits 89090, 94563, 103154, 104515, 106098, 108218, and N24790) located in various settings including pastures, hay fields, and near residential properties. The project requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days, with final completion one year after substantial completion. Proposal evaluation will use a 70-point scoring system, with 25 points allocated to technical attributes such as contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance, and 45 points for the lowest total project cost. Key deliverables include comprehensive site remediation, well plugging procedures, and compliance with state regulations (KRS Chapter 353.562-564 and 805 KAR 1:060). The solicitation was released on 5/7/2025, with proposals due on 5/23/2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and a pre-construction meeting to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal including a transmittal letter, technical and cost proposals, tax registration, and various affidavits. A bid guarantee of 5% is required, and successful bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Contractors will need to demonstrate past performance with federal or state agencies and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), automobile liability ($500K), and workers' compensation. The contract will be a firm/fixed contract with no guaranteed minimum purchase obligation, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate with the top-ranked vendor and potentially request Best and Final Offers (BAFO). While no specific contract value is detailed in the documents, the project involves plugging and remediating multiple orphan wells across Adair County, suggesting a substantial infrastructure restoration effort. Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to visit all project sites to assess wellsite conditions, plugging procedures, site remediation requirements, and access limitations.