Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two-Phase IDV (Contract No. CSP900922-48) focuses on Orphan Well - Oil and Gas Projects within the state, specifically targeting idle and orphaned wells requiring plugging or remediation services. The contract covers critical well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services, as defined by UNSPSC codes 71120000 and 71141100. Through this vehicle, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) can engage pre-qualified contractors to address wells where bonds have been forfeited or insufficient funds exist for proper well management, utilizing funding from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

NEXT LVL ENERGY LLC (doing business as Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation) was awarded this mandatory use contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The contract is effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with a competitive selection two-phase contract type specifically serving the state of Ohio. Project assignments will be managed through ODNR's notification process, with contractors evaluated based on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability. The contract includes Net 30 Days payment terms and has been structured to support systematic management of orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.