RFP-56-27 kastow - orphan well package - green #003

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is requesting proposals for remediation and plugging of orphan oil and gas wells under RFP-56-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - GREEN #003, with proposals due September 18, 2026. The project encompasses a single orphan oil well located in Breathitt County within Green County, Kentucky, and is funded through Kentucky's allocation of federal orphan well remediation grants and state environmental remediation budgets.

The scope includes well site preparation, removal of surface equipment, plugging operations using cement and mechanical components in accordance with Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas regulations, casing removal protocols, site restoration, and environmental remediation to restore the well site to safe condition. The contractor must comply with all applicable Kentucky Department for Natural Resources regulations and industry standards for well abandonment, with final restoration to preconstruction conditions or as otherwise approved by the state.

Bidders must demonstrate experience with orphan well abandonment projects, maintain appropriate licensing and certifications required by Kentucky regulatory agencies, provide proof of bonding and insurance, and evidence of financial capacity to complete the full scope of work. All work must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for the complete well abandonment.

Evaluation criteria include contractor experience, technical competency, safety record, project scheduling, cost competitiveness, technical approach, environmental compliance measures, and project timeline. Site visits are available for prospective bidders prior to proposal submission to assess ground conditions and well site accessibility. Payment will be reimbursement upon completion of specified milestones and regulatory approval of abandonment and reclamation activities.