RFP-61-26 kastow - tank Q - hopkins, muhlenberg & webster

The Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) Package Q, covering abandoned tank facilities in Hopkins, Muhlenberg, and Webster Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive remediation services, including removing abandoned surface storage tanks, associated flow lines, contaminated soil up to 3 feet in depth, eliminating berms and structures, and reclaiming sites using best management practices. Contractors must provide detailed documentation, including cost proposals for each tank site, proposed rates for additional soil contamination removal, and handling of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). The evaluation criteria will use a 70-point scoring system, with 45 points allocated to cost, and will assess contractor experience, project history, equipment availability, work plan completeness, and past performance. The project requires a 5% bid guarantee, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of award. Proposals are due by September 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a total project completion timeline of 180 days from contract award.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified contractors with appropriate experience in environmental remediation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement allows for online bidding through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site, and interested parties can contact Kristi Sharp at 502-330-9858 for additional information. While no specific budget or contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple counties and extensive site remediation suggests a significant investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate substantial capabilities in environmental restoration, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and site documentation. The project requires comprehensive weekly progress reporting to the project manager and adherence to best management practices for site reclamation. Bidders must provide evidence of committed equipment, a proposed work plan, and comprehensive safety protocols to be considered for the contract.