RFP-785-2600000446-2 | RFP-259-26 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - TODD #001

The solicitation RFP-785-2600000446-2 for the KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - TODD #001 seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive orphan well plugging, site reclamation, and environmental remediation across designated sites in Todd County, Kentucky. Work is governed by Kentucky state regulations including KRS Chapter 353.562–564 and 805 KAR 1:060, with strict adherence to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, certified payroll retention for three years, and compliance with environmental standards such as TENORM handling, spill prevention, and wildlife habitat protection. Performance begins within 15 days of the contract's commencement date, with substantial completion required within 180 calendar days and final completion no later than one year thereafter. The contractor must submit a unified technical and cost proposal as a single PDF via the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service portal, including mandatory attachments such as the plugging plan, site reclamation and BMPs, environmental assessments, emergency response procedures, and a notarized annual affidavit affirming compliance with state campaign finance and tax laws. Evaluation is based on a 70-point system with 45 points allocated to proposed cost—awarded proportionally to the lowest bidder—and 25 points distributed across technical factors including equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas, and relevant project experience; the process uses a trade-off methodology, not LPTA. All subcontractors must be preapproved, and their obligations are flowed down directly from the prime contract. Inspections occur at the project site and are overseen by the Architect-Engineer, with mandatory reporting of deficiencies and compliance with special inspector protocols. Payment is processed through the Commonwealth’s Finance and Administration Cabinet at 403 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY, with electronic invoicing through the Document Collaboration System and WH-347 certified payrolls required. The procurement is managed by the Energy and Environment Cabinet, with Kristi Sharp as the primary contracting officer and Danielle Crosman serving as the functional technical representative. No federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE code are required, but vendors must be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State and comply with state-specific reporting thresholds such as EEO-1 if the contract exceeds $500,000. Contract value is not specified, and pricing is expected to be determined post-award through site-specific conditions and