Well Abandonment

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts is seeking a contractor to perform well abandonment services at the Lansing Correctional Facility in Wyandotte County. The procurement involves removing existing components and plugging four water wells (Wells 3, 4, 5, & 6) located on facility grounds, with specific requirements including obtaining necessary permits, clearing obstructions, supplying plugging material and cement, and backfilling areas. The wells are approximately 75 feet deep, and the contractor must comprehensively document and report the abandonment process in compliance with relevant regulations. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bids due by June 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders must submit responses electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-deliver them to the specified address, with the project to be completed by August 29, 2025. The procurement will be awarded as a lump sum, requiring bidders to provide a comprehensive quote covering all aspects of the well abandonment process.

The solicitation includes several mandatory requirements and potential set-aside designations, with opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories. Bidders must submit multiple required forms, including a Signature Sheet, Immigration Reform Certification, Sexual Harassment Form, Boycott of Israel Certification, and a Tax Clearance Certificate. While no specific budget or funding source is explicitly detailed, the project is tax-exempt, and a project tax exemption certificate will be issued upon award. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and emphasizes competition while encouraging bidders to take steps to discourage human trafficking. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements and provide current documentation. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and regulatory requirements for well abandonment services.