Orphan well oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two-Phase IDV (CSP900922-40) is a specialized contract focused on well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services for orphaned oil and gas wells within the state. Specifically designed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, this contract enables the remediation of idle and abandoned wells through a pre-qualified contractor selection process. The contract covers comprehensive well-related services under UNSPSC codes 71120000 and 71141100, with projects funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

The IDV is awarded to Triple B Services LLC, based in New Lexington, Ohio, with three subcontractors: Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc., Huffman-Bowers, and Knox Energy Inc. The contract was initially effective from July 1, 2021, and has been extended through September 30, 2026, under a competitive selection two-phase contract type. The geographic coverage is statewide Ohio, with a project assignment process where ODNR notifies pre-qualified contractors of specific well site projects. Contractors submit quotes evaluated on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability, with payment terms set at Net 30 Days and provisions prohibiting the expenditure of public funds for offshore services.