Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for well drilling and construction services, specifically focused on orphan well remediation in the state of Ohio. This Competitive Selection Two-Phase contract (CSP900922-6) encompasses critical oil and gas project services, including well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment activities. The contract is designed to address idle and orphaned wells where bond forfeiture has occurred, with projects funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund. The scope covers site-specific well remediation assignments that can include single or multiple well sites, with project details and requirements determined by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

The prime contractor for this IDV is CJ's Well Service, Inc., located in Rowe, Virginia, with a contract period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The contract is a mandatory use vehicle specifically serving the ODNR's Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, with statewide coverage across Ohio. As a competitive selection contract, project assignments will be based on contractors' submitted quotes, statement of work completeness, cost, and available funding. The total contract value is not specified, but the vehicle allows for flexible project assignments with site-specific scopes of work, focusing on well identification, remediation, and plugging services across varying geographical areas and well conditions.