RFP-785-2700000046-1 | RFP-53-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - EDMONSON #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department for Natural Resources and the Department for Facilities and Support Services, is soliciting proposals for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW), specifically for the Edmonson County #001 package. This solicitation, identified as RFP-53-27 or RFB 785 2700000046, requires the reclamation of orphan wells in Edmonson County. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Commonwealth eProcurement system by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern. Bidders are required to provide a technical solution and a cost proposal, along with a mandatory annual affidavit and a bid guarantee of at least 5 percent of the lump sum base bid. The contract is governed by the Kentucky General Conditions of Contract for Construction and includes strict compliance requirements, such as maintaining certification to conduct business in Kentucky and adhering to the Davis-Bacon Act for labor and wage standards. Successful bidders must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of the award. Additionally, the project mandates compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1978 for projects exceeding 500,000 dollars, as well as accessibility standards under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. While some provided documentation references electrical upgrades for Kentucky State Police tower sites, the primary objective of this specific RFP is the KASTOW orphan well reclamation in Edmonson County.