RFP-785-2700000100-1 | RFP-92-27 MERP 9 - MAGOFFIN & LAWRENCE COUNTIES

Solicitation RFP 785 2700000100 is issued by the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, for the plugging and abandonment of seven marginally producing oil and gas wells located in Magoffin and Lawrence counties. As part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), the selected contractor is responsible for plugging wells according to specific plans, removing aboveground production infrastructure, and performing site reclamation. Final acceptance and payment are contingent upon the sites maintaining effective drainage and permanent vegetative cover for one year following substantial completion. Proposals are due by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Evaluation is based on a consensus scoring system focusing on total project cost (45 points), the completeness of the project work plan (6 points), the adequacy of committed equipment (6 points), and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas (6 points). The Commonwealth reserves the right to request Best and Final Offers and negotiate with the top-ranked vendor. The contract requires strict adherence to various regulatory standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America (BABA), and Kentucky state statutes regarding civil rights and ethics. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least 5 percent of the lump sum base bid, and the successful awardee must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds within five calendar days. Submissions must include a signed face of solicitation, a notarized transmittal letter, and a Kentucky Tax Registration Application to be considered responsive.