Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two-Phase Contract CSP900922-19 is a specialized Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on well drilling, construction, and plugging services for orphaned and idle oil and gas wells. Specifically designed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, this contract enables the remediation of problematic wells through a pre-qualified contractor selection process. The IDV covers critical services including well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services, with UNSPSC codes 71120000 and 71141100 defining the technical scope of work.

The contract is awarded to Huffman-Bowers Inc. from New Lexington, Ohio, with four additional subcontractors: Appalachian Well Surveys, Berry Well Service, Knox Energy, and Triple B Services. The contract was issued by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and has a performance period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. Funding for projects will be sourced from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund, with a competitive selection process where ODNR will notify pre-qualified contractors of specific project requirements. The contract type is a Competitive Selection-Two Phase IDV, geographically limited to the state of Ohio, with provisions for expedited action in emergency situations.