Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection - Two Phase IDV (CSP900922-22) focuses on well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services specifically for orphaned oil and gas wells across the state. Administered by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and targeting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), this contract enables comprehensive remediation of idle wells through prequalified contractors. The services encompass site-specific well projects with varied geographical locations, depths, and conditions, addressing critical infrastructure maintenance and environmental management needs.

Kimble Company of Dover, Ohio serves as the prime contractor, with subcontractors Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc., Lafferty Chipping, Inc., and Petroset Cementing Services, Inc. supporting the contract's execution. The IDV is a mandatory use, competitive selection contract effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, covering the entire state of Ohio. Funding for projects derives from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund, with project assignments determined through a structured notification and evaluation process. The contract includes Net 30 Days payment terms and prohibitions on offshore services, with an estimated total value tied to the remediation of orphaned wells across Ohio's oil and gas regions.