Walace Water Monitoring Well Installation

The Kansas Corporation Commission is seeking proposals for a water monitoring well installation project in Rawlins County, specifically focused on abandoned well plugging site remediation. The procurement involves drilling approximately four monitoring wells into the Dakota Sandstone aquifer, with potential for up to three additional wells if necessary. Wells will be drilled to approximately 100 feet deep, with screens positioned between 60 and 100 feet, strategically located to determine the extent of a saline water contamination plume. Contractors must possess a valid Kansas water well drilling license and provide all necessary supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment. Key deliverables include field notes, boring logs, WWC-5 paperwork, a complete survey report from a licensed land surveyor, and property access agreements. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on November 18, 2025, with questions due by December 4, 2025, and final proposals due on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Bidders will be evaluated on technical qualifications, work performance references, site remediation experience, cost rates, project timelines, and overall business performance.

Bidders may claim preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business Bidder categories, provided supporting documentation is submitted. The procurement includes several compliance requirements, such as obtaining a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and certifying compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Contractors must submit completed forms certifying boycott of Israel compliance, sexual harassment policy compliance, and acceptance of State of Kansas terms and conditions. At least 20 percent of labor, materials, and equipment must be directly provided by the primary contractor rather than subcontractors. The contract allows for liquidated damages of $200 per workday for failure to meet contractual deadlines. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is structured as an indefinite quantity contract, allowing the Kansas Corporation Commission to issue task orders for services as needed through December 31, 2030. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid responses and will confirm tax status of all potential contractors and subcontractors prior to contract award.