RFP-248-25 kastow-tank PK- O menifee, LEE, powell & estill

RFP-248-25 is a Request for Proposal issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Division of Oil and Gas for Package O of the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW). The procurement seeks competitive proposals for the reclamation of abandoned storage tank sites located in Menifee, Estill, Lee, and Powell Counties in Kentucky. The primary deliverable is the complete reclamation of all designated abandoned storage tank facilities within the specified counties, with all work required to be completed within 180 days of contract award. Successful contractors must demonstrate technical qualifications including prime and subcontractor experience, relevant project history, equipment capabilities, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. Proposals will be evaluated on a 70-point scale, with 25 points allocated to technical qualifications and 45 points to cost, where the lowest cost bid receives the maximum 45 points. The RFP was released on May 21, 2025, with written questions due by May 28, 2025, Commonwealth responses provided by June 2, 2025, proposal submission deadline of June 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, proposal evaluation beginning June 25, 2025, and anticipated contract award on July 11, 2025. All bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee of at least five percent of the total base bid amount, and the successful bidder must provide both a 100% performance bond and a separate 100% payment bond within five calendar days of award.

Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders receive reciprocal preference, as do qualified bids from the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries, though no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are designated in the solicitation. Contractors must register with the Kentucky Secretary of State, maintain Kentucky tax registration, and comply with all applicable Kentucky state requirements. The Commonwealth is not tax-exempt, and the winning bidder is liable for Kentucky sales and use tax on all materials and services. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for any unexcused delay beyond the 180-day completion deadline, establishing strict performance incentives. The solicitation documents do not specify individual line item quantities, unit costs, or total contract amounts in the available materials, preventing disclosure of the exact budget range or award value. This is a firm fixed-price contract with a single award anticipated, and interested parties may contact Kristi Sharp at 502-330-9858 for additional information regarding the procurement.