RFP-92-27 MERP 9 - MAGOFFIN & LAWRENCE COUNTIES

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting proposals to plug and abandon seven marginal oil and gas wells located in Lawrence and Magoffin counties under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP 9). The work includes well plugging, site reclamation, removal of flowlines and tanks where applicable, compliance with state environmental statutes, and coordination with federal agencies (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) for endangered species consultations. No historic properties are affected, and cultural resource surveys are not required. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and documentation required for safe and environmentally sound abandonment, and must submit as‑built records and warranty documentation upon completion. • Scope: Plugging + abandonment of 7 marginal wells, removal of associated equipment, site reclamation. • Location: Lawrence & Magoffin Counties, Kentucky (approx. 38.08004 N, ‑82.73924 W). • Funding/Authority: Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, DOE lead agency. • Environmental compliance: Indiana bat, pink mucket, other listed species – “No effect” determinations, but documentation required. • Deliverables: Completed plug‑and‑abandonment, site‑reclamation report, as‑built drawings, warranty packets, payment requests per DECA guidelines. • Timeline: Not specified; typical well‑plug projects range from a few weeks to several months per well.