Orphan well oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for well drilling, construction, and plugging services through a Competitive Selection Two-Phase contract. This IDV specifically focuses on Orphan Well - Oil and Gas Projects, enabling the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to address idle and orphaned oil and gas wells that require plugging and remediation. The contract covers critical infrastructure maintenance services categorized under UNSPSC codes 71120000 (Well drilling and construction services) and 71141100 (Well plugging and abandonment services), with projects funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

R & J Well Service Inc., a contractor based in Hueysville, Kentucky, is the prime contractor for this IDV, which was awarded through RFP No. CSP900922. The contract is effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with a statewide geographic coverage in Ohio. The contract operates on a project assignment process where ODNR will notify pre-qualified contractors of specific well sites needing work, with contractors submitting quotes evaluated based on the statement of work, cost, and funding availability. While the contract allows purchases at any time and in any amount, there is no guaranteed volume commitment, providing flexibility for the state's oil and gas resource management needs.