Orphan well oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two Phase IDV (CSP900922-33) is a specialized contract focused on well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services for orphan oil and gas wells within Ohio. Managed by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), this contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to remediate idle and abandoned wells using funds from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. The contract covers comprehensive well management services, including project assessment, site preparation, well plugging, and environmental restoration for wells without existing funding sources.

Plants and Goodwin Inc. of Bradford, PA, is the prime contractor for this mandatory use contract, with Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc. serving as a subcontractor. The contract is effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, and operates through a project assignment process where ODNR will notify pre-qualified contractors of specific project opportunities. Each project will have unique geographical, depth, and condition parameters, with contractors submitting quotes for consideration. The contract allows for flexible service purchases without guaranteed volume commitments and includes Net 30 Days payment terms, with an added provision prohibiting the expenditure of public funds for offshore services and investments in Russian institutions.