RFP-785-2700000051-1 | RFP-58-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - OHIO #005

The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources is soliciting proposals under RFP-785-2700000051-1 for the Orphan Well Package - Ohio #005. The solicitation was posted on August 18, 2026, with a response deadline of September 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal. The contract is structured as a master agreement with an initial period of performance and the potential for up to four one-year renewals. Award selection is based on a best-value ranking approach, with price accounting for 95 points and business experience accounting for 5 points. Bidders must be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State and provide mandatory notarized affidavits. Qualified bidders, such as certain nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities, may be eligible for a 15% price preference. While the primary solicitation focuses on the orphan well package, associated documentation for similar state procurements emphasizes strict compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes, including mandatory criminal background checks for all personnel and specific insurance requirements, including a one million dollar commercial general liability policy. The contract includes provisions for state-specific tax compliance and requires that all services be performed in accordance with state and federal safety laws and building codes.