RFP-785-2700000051-3 | RFP-58-27 KASTOW - ORPHAN WELL PACKAGE - OHIO #005

The Kentucky Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well Reclamation Program (KASTOW) solicitation, RFP 785 2700000051, is a firm-fixed contract issued by the Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas. The project, designated as Ohio County #005, involves the plugging, abandonment, and reclamation of orphan well sites within Ohio County. The scope of work requires the contractor to drill out obstructions, verify wellbore clearance to total depth, and pump cement to specified intervals. Following the plugging process, the contractor must implement best management practices for site reclamation, ensuring proper drainage, erosion control, and approved vegetative cover. Substantial completion is required within 180 days of the contract award, with final acceptance contingent upon the site maintaining effective drainage and permanent vegetative cover for one full year. Proposals are evaluated through a competitive negotiations process using a scoring system that weights cost at 45 points and technical factors at 25 points. Technical evaluation criteria include the experience and project history of both prime and subcontractors, the adequacy of available equipment for gas and TENORM detection and well service, the completeness of the proposed project work plan, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and, if successful, provide 100% performance and payment bonds within five days of award. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory, including Buy America preferences for infrastructure materials, ADA compliance, and adherence to Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding taxes, wages, and safety. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by the deadline of September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.