RFP-27-27 kastow - orphan well package - perry #001

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Oil and Gas, is requesting proposals for orphan well plugging and remediation services under the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) Perry County #001, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written questions are due July 7, 2026.

The scope encompasses plugging and remediating orphan wells located in Perry County, Kentucky, with a substantial completion deadline of 365 calendar days from award and final completion within one year thereafter. The contract is firm fixed-price and subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements.

Evaluation is weighted 25 points for technical merit — including contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas — and 45 points for cost, totaling 70 points. All bids require a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the lump sum base bid. Within five calendar days of award, the awardee must provide a 100% Performance Bond and separate 100% Payment Bond. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the substantial completion and final completion dates.

The Commonwealth will issue payment within 30 working days of invoice receipt or service acceptance. The winning bidder is liable for Kentucky sales and use tax. Required submissions include signed copies of the solicitation face and latest addendum, cost and technical proposals via the Commonwealth's eProcurement System, a transmittal letter, Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Revenue Form 10A100), Certificate of Authority for foreign entities, and the Required Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors. The anticipated award date is August 26, 2026. Contact Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140 for additional information.