Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two-Phase Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CSP900922-50 is specifically designed to support orphan well oil and gas projects within the state. This contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, to procure critical well plugging and abandonment services for idle and orphaned wells. The IDV covers well drilling and construction services, with a primary focus on remediation and plugging of wells using pre-qualified contractors. Projects will be assigned through a structured process where ODNR will notify selected contractors about specific site scopes of work, with the ability to handle emergency assignments and projects involving single or multiple well sites.

The master contract is awarded to L&J Oil Field Services, Inc. from Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, with three subcontractors: Colt Well Services LLC, Formation Cementing, Inc., and HB Cementing Services LLC. The contract is effective from September 7, 2023, to September 30, 2024, with funding sourced from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. As a competitive selection two-phase contract, it provides a mandatory use vehicle for the state of Ohio, with project assignments evaluated based on statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability. The contract is set to expire on September 30, 2024, after which the agency will be required to procure services in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 125.05.