UNSPSC 71121119: Pipeline intervention services

Performing pipeline intervention services through coiled tubing.

UNSPSC 71121119 Pipeline intervention services is a Commodity code encompassing well plugging, abandonment, and site restoration services that state and local water authorities, environmental agencies, and special districts procure to decommission orphaned, inactive, or problematic wells. Recent solicitations show state environmental and natural resources departments contracting for comprehensive orphan well plugging with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, site mobilization and demobilization, specialized drilling and cementing services, wireline operations, waste disposal, and full site restoration including vegetation and infrastructure removal. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has posted four concurrent direct solicitations in July 2026 (DS7612600000000322, DS7612600000000332, DS7612600000000352, and DS7612600000000342) for plugging and site restoration of 38 orphan gas storage wells across Gratiot and Montcalm counties, each with July 21 response deadlines, mandatory prequalification through prior RFPs, and unit-priced schedules covering labor, equipment, materials, and specialized services. The Mississippi Oil and Gas Board has also issued multiple invitations for bid (IFBs 3160007881, 3160007966, and 3160007967) for orphan oil and gas well plugging across multiple counties, with bids due in March through May 2026 and compliance required with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and Build America Buy America Act provisions under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding.

Geographic concentration is pronounced in Michigan, Mississippi, and Texas, with secondary activity in Illinois, Florida, California, and Oregon. Issuing bodies span state environmental and natural resources departments, state oil and gas regulatory boards, county environmental agencies, municipal water utilities, and special water districts. The Michigan procurement demonstrates sustained volume in a single geographic area with repeat pre-qualification requirements that favor established contractors; the Mississippi and Texas solicitations reflect federal funding driving statewide well abandonment programs with emphasis on disadvantaged business outreach and prevailing wage mandates. Response dates have clustered in Q2 and Q3 2026 (March through July), with awarded contractors typically subject to Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, and performance bond requirements ranging from 5 to 100 percent of contract value. The code shows meaningful recent activity focused on environmental remediation and infrastructure decommissioning rather than new pipeline construction or repair.