RFP-93-27 kastow - orphan well package - ohio #004

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Division of Oil and Gas, is requesting proposals for orphan well plugging and remediation services in Ohio County under RFP-93-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - OHIO #004, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a firm fixed-price contract.

The scope covers plugging and abandonment of orphan oil and gas wells in Ohio County, Kentucky, with technical requirements addressing casing removal, cement placement, and site restoration to meet regulatory compliance. Bidders must submit technical and cost proposals demonstrating Prime and Sub-Contractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. The selected contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days from contract award and final completion within one year thereafter, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for unexcused delay beyond those dates.

Evaluation is scored on a 70-point scale: technical criteria total 25 points (experience, history, equipment, work plan, and past performance), and cost proposal totals 45 points (lowest cost bid scores 45 points proportionally). The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity Act requirements for projects exceeding $500,000. All bids require a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the lump sum base bid; the successful bidder must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and separate 100% Payment Bond within five calendar days. The Commonwealth is not tax-exempt, and the winning bidder is liable for Kentucky sales and use tax.

Written questions are due October 7, 2026, with Commonwealth responses issued by October 11, 2026. Proposal evaluation is scheduled for November 4, 2026, and contract award is anticipated for November 18, 2026. Contact Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140 for inquiries.