UNSPSC 71122605: Gas lift well completion services

Services to inject gas to increase well productivity.

UNSPSC 71122605 Gas lift well completion services is a Commodity code that encompasses orphan well plugging, abandonment, and site restoration services for decommissioned oil and gas wells. State and local governments procure this work through environmental remediation programs and petroleum asset management initiatives, with recent solicitations focusing on complete well plugging, on-site equipment removal, contamination remediation, and land restoration to regulatory standards.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy dominates recent activity, issuing four direct solicitations in July 2026 for orphan well plugging and site restoration across Gratiot County and Montcalm County—covering 38 wells total across multiple sections operated by New Haven Energy LLC. These solicitations (due July 21, 2026) require prequalified contractors from prior RFP processes, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, unit-price bidding against 68-line-item pricing matrices, and best-value selection based on key personnel (25 points), business-owned equipment (25 points), technical experience (25 points), and vendor questions (25 points). Scopes include comprehensive site supervision, laborer hours across multiple classifications, pole and double-derrick rig services, well casing and tubing rental, drilling equipment, cementing, mud engineering, wireline services, waste disposal, and heavy equipment operations with site-specific conditions addressing septic offsets, farm equipment relocation, and infrastructure removal. The Mississippi Oil and Gas Board and Texas General Land Office also appear as active buyers of orphan well plugging services, with solicitations targeting high-pressure systems, H2S-classified wells, and federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Orphaned Wells Program. Illinois Department of Natural Resources and other state petroleum regulators add smaller-scale activity for supplemental well work and irrigation well installation. Recent opportunities are concentrated in Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, and Illinois; activity is also present in Florida and other states managing legacy well portfolios. The code sees substantial procurement activity driven by federal orphaned wells remediation funding and state environmental compliance requirements, making it worth active pursuit for contractors holding relevant drilling, cementing, and well abandonment certifications.