RFP-78-26 kastow- orphan well package- barren #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet and Energy and Environment Cabinet are seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW), specifically targeting orphan well plugging and site remediation in Barren County. The procurement is a construction services contract with a solicitation number RFP-78-26, categorized under commodity code 912 for general construction services. The project involves comprehensive well plugging and site reclamation, with a substantial completion timeline of 365 calendar days from contract award and a final completion date one year thereafter. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 70-point scoring matrix, with 25 points allocated to technical considerations such as contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance, and 45 points based on proposed project cost. Key deliverables include plugging abandoned wells, remediating sites, and providing detailed documentation of work completed. The RFP was released on September 22, 2025, with proposals due on October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and bidders are required to submit a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the lump sum base bid.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The contract will be managed by the Energy and Environment Cabinet and will be a firm/fixed type contract. Bidders will be required to obtain 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award and will be responsible for Kentucky sales and use taxes. The solicitation contact is Kristi Sharp, who can be reached at 502-330-9858, and online bidding is permitted. While no specific incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract includes provisions for non-discrimination, confidentiality, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The shipping and billing information is designated to the Division of Oil and Gas, located at 300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor in Frankfort, Kentucky. The documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value for the orphan well reclamation project.