Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two-Phase Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CSP900922-43 provides comprehensive services for orphan well and oil and gas projects within the state. Specifically designed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, this contract covers well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services. The IDV enables targeted remediation of idle and orphaned wells through a competitive quote process, with project scopes determined by site-specific requirements, well depth, and current condition. Services will be funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund, ensuring critical infrastructure maintenance and environmental management.

The IDV is awarded to Wellsite Fishing & Rental Services, LLC of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, with subcontractors Keystone Wireline Inc. and Whan, Inc. The contract is a Mandatory Use Contract issued by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, with a performance period from July 14, 2021, through September 30, 2026. As a competitive selection two-phase contract, it allows the agency to procure services flexibly, with project assignments based on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and includes specific provisions prohibiting the use of public funds for offshore services and investments in Russian institutions.