Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Mandatory Use Contract CSP900922-14 provides comprehensive services for orphan well identification, remediation, and plugging within the state's oil and gas infrastructure. Specifically, the contract covers well drilling and construction services, as well as well plugging and abandonment services. Administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), this contract enables the systematic management of idle and orphaned wells across Ohio, with projects funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. The scope includes detailed site-specific work assignments, emergency response capabilities, and a structured process for project allocation among pre-qualified contractors.

Hagen Well Service LLC of Wooster, Ohio, is the prime contractor for this indefinite delivery vehicle, with four key subcontractors: Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc., Carter Oilfield Trucking, LLC, Harley Oil Field Services, LLC, and Petroset Cementing Services, Inc. The contract was originally effective from 07/01/21 and has been extended through 09/30/26 by the Department of Administrative Services. It is a competitive selection, two-phase contract type with statewide coverage in Ohio. While the contract does not guarantee a specific purchase volume, it allows the ODNR to make service purchases at any time, with payment terms set at net 30 days. The contract represents a strategic approach to managing and resolving environmental and infrastructure challenges related to abandoned oil and gas wells.