Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established a Mandatory Use Contract (CSP900922-49) for Orphan Well - Oil and Gas Projects, focused on identifying and remediating idle and orphaned oil and gas wells throughout Ohio. The contract covers comprehensive well drilling and construction services, specifically targeting well plugging and abandonment services as defined by UNSPSC codes 71120000 and 71141100. The scope encompasses site-specific projects with varying geographical areas, well depths, and conditions, with funding sourced from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

Kilbarger Construction Inc. of Logan, Ohio, is the prime contractor for this contract, with subcontractors Appalachian Well Surveys, Inc. and Formation Cementing, Inc. The contract was initially effective from September 7, 2023, and has been renewed through September 30, 2026, under a Competitive Selection - Two Phase contract type. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (DOGRM), will utilize this contract to assign projects through a competitive quote evaluation process. Project assignments will be determined based on contractor readiness and experience, with the agency maintaining flexibility to make purchases of contracted services at any time and in any amount.