RFP-257-26 kastow - orphan well package - daviess #004

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet and Division of Oil and Gas are issuing RFP-257-26 for construction services under the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) to remediate nine orphan well sites in Daviess County designated as KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - DAVIESS #004. The solicitation seeks firm-fixed price lump sum bids for the complete reclamation and closure of orphan wells identified by permit numbers 13907, 14195, 34614, 84595, 1531-WF, 1853-WF, 487-WF, N17569, and N17570, with all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for project completion included in the contractor's bid price. Contractors must achieve substantial completion within 365 calendar days from contract award and final completion within one additional year thereafter, maintain a full-time superintendent on site, submit weekly certified payrolls, comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and adhere to all federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance cost principles as the project is federally funded through Department of Interior grant programs. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service system and the State Document Collaboration System by June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with written questions due by May 11, 2026, and Commonwealth responses provided by May 22, 2026. Technical evaluation criteria include prime and subcontractor experience (2 points), project history (5 points), equipment adequacy (6 points), work plan completeness (6 points), and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas (6 points), totaling 25 technical points, with cost proposals scored at 45 points for a combined 70-point evaluation. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond within five calendar days of award, along with signed solicitation documents, technical and cost proposals, required affidavits, transmittal letter, Kentucky Tax Registration Form 10A100, and Secretary of State certification for foreign entities, with contract award anticipated on July 8, 2026.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises; however, Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders receive reciprocal preferences in cost scoring per applicable regulations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. The solicitation permits the Commonwealth to delete individual well sites and adjust pricing accordingly, and the Commonwealth is not tax exempt, making the winning bidder liable for Kentucky sales and use tax. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond established substantial and final completion dates. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, contractors should note that any discovered TENORM-impacted metals exceeding twice background levels requiring disposal will be reimbursed at actual documented costs plus 10% administrative fees beyond the lump sum bid. Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Kristi Sharp at the Division of Oil and Gas, 300 Sower Boulevard, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, at 502-330-9858.