RFP-785-2700000047-3 | RFP-54-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - LOGAN #001

The Kentucky Department of Natural Resources has issued Request for Proposal RFP-54-27 for the Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW), specifically targeting the Logan County #001 orphan well package. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform plugging and remediation of identified orphan well sites, which includes removing aboveground flowlines and production infrastructure, plugging underground flowlines below grade, and implementing site reclamation through erosion control and the establishment of permanent vegetative cover. To ensure long-term stability, sites must maintain effective drainage and permanent vegetative cover for one year before final acceptance and payment are granted. All work must comply with specific Kentucky Revised Statutes and administrative regulations regarding well plugging and site remediation. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth’s eProcurement system by the deadline of September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The award will be determined through competitive negotiations based on a 70-point scoring matrix, where the proposed project cost accounts for 45 points and the remaining 25 points are distributed among technical factors such as the completeness of the work plan, past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas, equipment adequacy, and the project history and experience of both the prime and subcontractors. Successful bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and, upon award, furnish 100% performance and payment bonds from a surety authorized to do business in Kentucky. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects, and various federal accessibility and anti-trafficking standards.