RFP-85-26 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - DAVIESS #005

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet and Energy and Environment Cabinet, specifically the Division of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) in Daviess County. This Request for Proposal (RFP-85-26) solicits services for plugging and reclaiming orphan well sites, with a comprehensive technical and site restoration scope. The project requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and expertise to complete well plugging and site reclamation within 365 calendar days of contract award, with final completion one year thereafter. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 70-point scoring matrix, with 25 points allocated to technical attributes (including contractor experience, project history, equipment, work plan, and past performance) and 45 points for cost considerations. The proposal submission deadline is October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposals to be submitted as a single PDF document containing technical and cost proposals, along with required forms such as tax registrations and certifications.

The RFP requires a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the total bid, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in well reclamation services. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and the documents do not specify a precise contract value or budget range. The proposal will be evaluated as a firm/fixed price contract, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to negotiate with the top-ranked vendor or proceed to the next highest-ranked vendor if an agreement cannot be reached. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140, and the Commonwealth will not reimburse proposal development costs.