RFP-785-2700000100-2 | RFP-92-27 MERP 9 - MAGOFFIN & LAWRENCE COUNTIES

Solicitation RFP 785 2700000100, issued by the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources on behalf of the Division of Oil and Gas, seeks a general contractor for the MERP 9 project in Magoffin and Lawrence Counties. The scope of work involves the plugging and abandonment of seven marginally producing oil and gas wells and the subsequent reclamation of the affected sites. This project is part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program. All work must comply with KRS Chapter 353.550.560, KAR I:060, and KAR I:190, with final acceptance contingent upon the sites maintaining effective drainage and permanent vegetative cover for one year. The contract will be awarded to the top-ranked vendor based on a consensus scoring system, with cost accounting for 45 points and technical evaluation for 25 points. Bidders must submit their proposals via the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Required submission documents include a signed face of solicitation, a notarized transmittal letter, a cost proposal, a technical solution, and various affidavits and tax registrations. Key contractual requirements include a bid guarantee of at least 5 percent of the lump sum base bid, and the successful bidder must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of award. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for labor standards and the Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements for construction materials. Additionally, contractors must adhere to State and Federal OSHA safety regulations and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all communications with the Commonwealth prior to the contract's effective date.