RFP-58-27 kastow - orphan well package - ohio #005

The State of Kentucky is requesting proposals for the Kastow Orphan Well Package remediation project in Ohio County (RFP-58-27), with proposals due September 18, 2026. The scope encompasses plugging and abandonment of multiple orphan oil and gas wells, including well site assessment, plugging operations, surface remediation, and environmental compliance activities.

Contractors must be licensed and experienced in well abandonment operations and must demonstrate compliance with Kentucky Department for Natural Resources regulations and applicable state and federal oil and gas standards. Appropriate state licensing, insurance coverage, and environmental compliance certifications are required.

Contract pricing is structured on a fixed-price or unit-price basis depending on site-specific well conditions. Kentucky's competitive procurement regulations govern bidding requirements, evaluation criteria, and award procedures. The contract may include set-asides for small businesses or other designated categories under Kentucky procurement rules. Funding derives from Kentucky's orphan well remediation budget allocation, with total project cost and individual well plugging costs to be determined based on contractor proposals and field conditions. Award will be made to the qualified contractor offering the most advantageous proposal to the Commonwealth, with contract terms including performance specifications, bonding requirements, and a defined completion timeline.

The RFP documents include site-specific well locations, geological data, and technical requirements. Pre-bid meetings and site visits are available to prospective contractors. The contract term extends through project completion following successful award and mobilization phases.