RFP-81-26 merp package- elliott & jackson counties

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Oil and Gas, is soliciting proposals for RFP-81-26, a Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) package targeting well sites in Elliott and Jackson Counties. This procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive well plugging and remediation services across three specific well sites with Kentucky Well Permit Numbers 76164, 21245, and 28928. The project requires substantial completion within 180 calendar days and final completion one year after substantial completion. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 70-point scoring system, with 25 technical points distributed across five categories including contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. The remaining 45 points will be awarded based on proposed project cost, with the lowest bid receiving maximum points. The solicitation was released on September 15, 2025, with proposals due by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The procurement appears open to various business ownership types, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the total bid amount and will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract. Contractors must certify they have no current or past affiliations with parties who owned, operated, or abandoned the wells or facilities. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement, with the Division of Oil and Gas reserving the right to delete individual sites from the project scope and adjust the contract price accordingly. An additional provision allows for reimbursement of TENORM-impacted metals disposal at documented cost plus 10% administrative costs. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the remediation work suggests a significant investment in methane emission reduction and environmental restoration. Potential vendors can obtain additional information by contacting Kristi Sharp at 502-330-9858 and must submit bids through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system.