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, specifically focused on identifying and remediating idle and orphaned oil and gas wells across the state. This mandatory use contract covers well drilling and construction services (UNSPSC 71120000) and well plugging and abandonment services (UNSPSC 71141100). The IDV enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to assign site-specific projects to pre-qualified contractors, with work scopes varying in geographical area, depth, and condition of wells that require remediation.

Monroe Drilling Operations LLC from Woodsfield, Ohio, is the prime contractor for this competitive selection two-phase contract, with subcontractors Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc. and Formation Cementing, Inc. The contract is effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, covering the entire state of Ohio. Funding for these projects derives from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund, with project assignments based on contractor readiness, experience, and emergency response capabilities. The contract operates on a net 30-day payment term and provides no guaranteed purchase volume, allowing flexible project assignment based on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability.