RFP-25-27 kastow - orphan well package - madison #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is requesting proposals for orphan well plugging and remediation services under RFP-25-27 KASTOW Madison County Package #001, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The scope encompasses orphan well reclamation at specified Madison County sites under the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement with substantial completion required within 365 calendar days from the award date and final completion within one additional year thereafter. Work is managed by the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

Evaluation weighs pricing at 45 points (lowest bid receives full points, higher bids receive proportionally reduced points) and technical proposals at 25 points. Technical scoring covers prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. Contractors must submit a bid guarantee of not less than five percent of the lump sum base bid, and the successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance Bond and separate 100% Payment Bond within five calendar days.

Davis-Bacon Act requirements apply. Contractors must comply with federal and state regulations including EEO requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity certification, Kentucky tax registration, and Secretary of State registration for foreign entities. The Commonwealth is not tax exempt; the winning bidder is liable for Kentucky sales and use tax.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to request Best and Final Offers. Vendor questions are due July 7, 2026, with responses provided by July 13, 2026. The estimated contract award date is August 26, 2026. Contact Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140 for additional information. Submissions are directed to the Division of Oil and Gas, 300 Sower Boulevard, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, and online bidding is permitted.