RFP-95-27 kastow - orphan well package - LEE #009

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Oil and Gas, is requesting proposals for the Kastow Orphan Well Package - Lee #009, orphan well plugging and remediation work in Lee County, Kentucky, under RFP-95-27, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope encompasses well plugging from total depth to surface, wellsite reclamation, access road remediation, gas and TENORM detection, and cement operations across multiple orphan oil and gas wells in Lee County. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in well plugging and abandonment operations, appropriate licensing and insurance, and compliance with all Kentucky Department for Natural Resources regulations and environmental standards.

The contract is anticipated to be firm fixed-price based on a lump-sum base bid. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days of award, with final completion within one additional year thereafter. A bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the lump-sum base bid is required, followed by 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond due within five calendar days of award. The successful bidder must be bonded by a Kentucky-authorized surety and must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, EEO regulations, and state tax registration. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day apply for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates.

Evaluation is weighted 70 points for cost (with lowest bid receiving 45 points and higher bids scored proportionally) and 25 points for technical proposal, including prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. The Commonwealth anticipates award by November 18, 2026, and reserves the right to request best and final offers or negotiate with top-ranked vendors. Written questions are due by October 7, 2026. Contact Gina Cavender at 502-573-0140 for additional information or submit responses online to the Division of Oil and Gas at 300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.