RFP-785-2700000049-2 | RFP-56-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - GREEN #003

Solicitation RFP 785 2700000049, issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky on behalf of the Division of Oil and Gas, seeks a contractor for the KASTOW Orphan Well Package Green #003. The project involves the reclamation of orphan well sites in Green County, Kentucky, including running rig tools to total depth, pumping and circulating cement, and remediating wellsites and access roads. The contractor must provide a detailed project work plan, a spillage prevention plan, and comprehensive as-built record drawings. Performance is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects, and strict adherence to state and federal OSHA regulations, including the use of meters for gas detection and TENORM. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET via the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Evaluation is based on a technical proposal (25 points) covering experience, project history, equipment adequacy, work plan completeness, and past performance, as well as a cost proposal (45 points) where the lowest bid receives maximum points. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least 5 percent of the lump sum base bid, and the successful awardee must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds within five calendar days. The contract requires compliance with various Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding lobbying, boycotts, and conflict of interest, and mandates that contractors maintain a certificate of authority to conduct business in Kentucky.