RFP-55-27 kastow - orphan well package - webster #003

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is requesting proposals for plugging and remediation of the Kastow Webster #003 orphan well under RFP-55-27, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET and written questions due August 31, 2026.

The scope encompasses well site assessment, plugging operations, TENORM and gas detection, wellbore verification, cement placement, and surface restoration including access road remediation. Deliverables include detailed well plugging plans, daily drilling reports, and final abandonment certificates. All work must comply with Kentucky Department of Natural Resources regulations and industry standards. The contractor must maintain all required permits, insurance, and certifications for well abandonment work.

This is a firm-fixed-price contract. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days from award and final completion within one year thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates.

Evaluation is structured as a 70-point scale: technical proposals (25 points) assess prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas; cost proposals (45 points) are evaluated proportional to the lowest bid. A bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the lump sum base bid is required, along with 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award.

The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity Act provisions, and Kentucky Tax Registration requirements. Commonwealth payment is made within thirty working days of invoice receipt or service acceptance. Award is anticipated for October 14, 2026.