RFP-785-2600000441-2 | RFP-254-26 MERP 7 - JOHNSON COUNTY

The solicitation RFP-785-2600000441-2, issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Division of Oil and Gas, seeks contractors to perform well plugging and site reclamation services in Johnson County under the MERP 7 program. Performance is required at active or abandoned well sites across Kentucky, with work encompassing construction, labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete all project elements as defined in the Contract Documents, including compliance with state and federal regulations such as the Davis-Bacon Act, which mandates prevailing wage rates and certified payroll records maintained for three years. Contractors must submit detailed project work plans, demonstrate past performance with the Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas, provide evidence of adequate equipment, and include summaries of similar past projects; technical proposals are evaluated on a point-based system with weights assigned to past performance, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and project history, though no overall contract value or line-item pricing is specified in the solicitation. All submissions must be delivered electronically via the Kentucky eProcurement portal before the June 9, 2026 deadline, formatted as a single PDF following specified naming conventions, with proprietary information submitted separately under sealed cover. Offerors must complete and notarize the Annual Required Affidavit for Bidders, affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws and declaring no affiliation with parties owning or abandoning oil or gas wells involved in the contract. Additional requirements include EEO-1 certification for contracts exceeding $500,000 or involving more than eight employees, submission of prior violation reports if applicable, and proof of registration with the Kentucky Secretary of State for foreign entities. Contractors are responsible for initiating and bearing the cost of all inspections, which occur on-site and are certified by the Architect-Engineer, and must ensure compliance with Kentucky Building Code Chapter 17 and state regulations mandating the use of recycled construction materials. Performance timelines are tied to the Date of Commencement, with Substantial Completion expected within 180 calendar days and Final Completion one year thereafter. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price, with no options, modifications beyond version 2, or clear FOB or delivery terms specified. Payment submissions must be made electronically via the Commonwealth’s Document Collaboration System to the Division of Oil and Gas at 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY, with funding tracked under Fund Code 1200 – AOWP