Orphan well oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established a Mandatory Use Contract (CSP900922-36) for Orphan Well - Oil and Gas Projects, focusing on well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to procure critical remediation services for idle and orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the state. The contract covers a comprehensive range of site-specific projects involving well restoration, with work funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. Contractors will be selected based on project scope, cost, and funding availability, with potential prioritization for emergency health or safety risk situations.

The contract is awarded to Second Oil Ltd. of McClure, Ohio, through a Competitive Selection - Two Phase procurement method. The initial contract period runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024, with a contract renewal extending through September 30, 2026. As a Mandatory Use Contract, it provides ODNR with a pre-qualified contractor mechanism for assigning projects across Ohio, operating on Net 30 Days payment terms. The state does not guarantee specific purchase volumes, but instead assigns projects based on individual site requirements, contractor capabilities, and project complexity. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the IDV serves as a critical mechanism for managing orphaned well infrastructure across the state.