RFP-57-27 kastow - orphan well package - breathitt #002

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is requesting proposals for the plugging and abandonment of orphan oil and gas wells in the Kastow area of Breathitt County under RFP-57-27, with sealed proposals due September 18, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required; the source does not specify the date or location.

Contractors must perform well site assessment, plugging operations in compliance with Kentucky Department for Energy Regulation standards, and site restoration. Pricing must include mobilization, demobilization, well site preparation, plugging materials and operations, and site restoration costs on a lump-sum or unit-price basis. Bidders must demonstrate experience in oil and gas well abandonment, maintain appropriate licensing and insurance, and comply with all applicable environmental regulations and safety standards. Site visits are available prior to proposal submission.

The contract term extends through project completion. Work is subject to the Commonwealth of Kentucky General Conditions for Construction issued by the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA), which impose a mandatory 12-month warranty period following Final Completion, full-time on-site superintendent and project manager requirements, Critical Path Method scheduling for contracts exceeding $1 million, and daily progress photography and as-built drawing documentation. The contractor bears responsibility for all OSHA safety compliance, permits, licenses, special inspection costs, and compliance with Kentucky recycled content requirements for insulation, aluminum, concrete, cement, and steel products.

Funding derives from state and federal orphan well remediation programs allocated through Kentucky's energy development budget. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical qualifications and compliance requirements, with evaluation considering price, contractor experience, equipment capability, and past performance on similar well abandonment projects.