Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Orphan Well - Oil and Gas Projects, focusing on well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services. This mandatory use contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (DOGRM), to address idle and orphaned wells across the state. The IDV covers comprehensive oil and gas project interventions, including site-specific well remediation, plugging, and management of wells requiring technical assessment and closure.

The prime contractor for this IDV is Hydrocarbon Well Service Inc., from Buckhannon, West Virginia, with three subcontractors: Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc., Armada Waste dba Buckeye Water Service, and Timco, Inc. The contract is effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, with a total contract value funded by forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. Contractors will be selected through a competitive quote process based on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability, with the state reserving the right to assign projects across Ohio's geographical regions. The contract operates under Net 30 Days payment terms and allows for expedited assignments in emergency situations.