INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB RFx No.: 3160008162

Contractor to Assist the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board with the Plugging, Remediation, and Reclamation of Orphaned Wells

Issue Date: October 5, 2026

CLOSING TIME AND DATE

Bids must be received by:

4:00 P.M. CST, December 18, 2026

CLOSING LOCATION

Mississippi Oil and Gas Board

500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E Jackson, Mississippi 39202

BID COORDINATOR

Missy Zebert Mississippi Oil and Gas Board Telephone: (601) 576-4919

E-mail: mzebert@ogb.state.ms.us mailto:drayfield@ogb.state.ms.us

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1 – Background, Authority, and Purpose

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJA”) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. The IIJA provides funding to establish state grant programs the goal of which is to address the plugging, remediation, and reclamation of orphaned oil and gas wells located throughout this United States. Pursuant to Title 42 U.S.C. § 15907(c), three types of orphaned well grant programs are authorized, to include Formula grants (See 42 U.S.C. § 15907(c)(4). In partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Orphaned Wells Program Office (OWPO), the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board (MSOGB) endeavors to ensure the effective, accountable and efficient implementation of the Formula grant program.

Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-17, the MSOGB has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property necessary to enforce effectively the provisions of this chapter and all other laws relating to the conservation of oil and gas. Part of the MSOGB’s authority with respect to the conservation laws of the State of Mississippi extends to ensuring the proper plugging, remediation, and reclamation of orphaned oil and gas wells. An orphaned well is any oil or gas well, including Class II wells, that has not been properly plugged according to the requirements of the statutes, rules and regulations governing same and for which a responsible party such as an owner or operator cannot be located or for which, for whatever reason, there is no other party that can be forced to plug the well. The MSOGB is provided with the authority to require that the plugging of wells be done in such a manner as to prevent the escape of oil or gas out of one stratum to another, and to prevent the intrusion of water into an oil or gas stratum from a separate stratum. The MSOGB is tasked with preventing the pollution of freshwater supplies by oil, gas, or saltwater and is further provided with the authority to prevent Waste as so defined (See Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-3(l).

The MSOGB has been awarded a Formula grant the funds of which will be used to plug

(if applicable), remediate, and reclaim orphaned wells located within the State of Mississippi.

The MSOGB is seeking to retain a contractor (the “Contractor”) who will plug (if applicable), remediate, and reclaim these orphaned wells. The orphaned wells pertinent to this Invitation for Bid (the “IFB”) are detailed on Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Details pertaining to the proposed Scope of Work pertinent to this IFB are included below and Specifications for Plugging, Remediation, and Reclamation of Orphaned Wells are attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.

The Contractor should have a knowledge and familiarity with the IIJA and the Orphan Well Program established thereunder, in addition to the Statewide Rules and Regulations of the MSOGB. A qualified Contractor should possess expertise in providing the required services contemplated by this IFB. Said Contractor must be able to work alongside the MSOGB and its other contractors. Furthermore, the Contractor should be qualified to do business in the State of Mississippi.

A Bid Cover Sheet (Attachment “A”) and Bid Form (Attachment “B”) are also enclosed.

All bids should be accompanied by the proposed plugging (if applicable), remediation, and reclamation procedures for each orphaned well. MSOGB records may or may not reflect the present condition of the wells. Although every effort was made to include a copy of all useful well data, a copy of the well file for each well can be obtained at the MSOGB office in Jackson, Mississippi upon request at the normal fee for reproduction. Reference to IFB RFx No.

3160008162 will help expedite any such request.

A Contractor who desires to submit a bid proposal to MSOGB is required to attend the

Pre-Bid Project Site Inspection (See Section 2 – Timeline below). This Inspection presents a prospective contractor with the opportunity to fully ascertain and properly characterize the work to be completed on each well site described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Contractors are expected to be aware of and fully understand the full scope of work to be performed on each well site, notwithstanding unknown and unforeseen downhole well issues that may arise from time to time which are unknown or unforeseen to both the MSOGB and the Contractor. If circumstances prohibit Contractor from attending the Pre-Bid Project Site Inspection on the date set out in Section 2 – Timeline below, said Contractor should contact Morris Welch, MSOGB Field Director, at (601) 576-4925 or via email at mwelch@ogb.state.ms.us to schedule an alternative date. Bid proposals will not be accepted from a Contractor who does not inspect each of the individual project sites prior to submitting a bid proposal.

Section 2 – Timeline

IFB Issue Date October 5, 2026

Pre-Bid Project Site Inspection October 22, 2026

Questions Pertaining to IFB and Project Site Visit, and Requests for Clarification Due

November 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT

Anticipated Posting of Answers to Questions November 25, 2026

Bid Package Submission Deadline December 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT

Anticipated Date of the Notice of Intent to Award

January 6, 2027

Section 3 – Contact and Questions/Requests for Clarification

3.1 Bidders must carefully review this solicitation, all exhibits, and all attachments for defects, questionable, or objectionable material. Following review, bidders may have questions to clarify or interpret the IFB in order to submit the best bid possible. Pursuant to PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations Section 5.2.4, any potential bidder has an opportunity to request that the procuring agency reconsider the terms of the solicitation. Any such request shall be filed with the agency official primarily responsible for the procurement and the Director of OPSCR within three (3) business days following the date of public notice as defined in mailto:mwelch@ogb.state.ms.us

Section 5.2.1. To accommodate the questions and requests for clarifications, bidders shall submit any such question via email by the deadline reflected in Section 2. All questions and requests for clarifications must be directed by email to:

Missy Zebert, MSOGB Telephone: (601) 576-4919 E-mail: mzebert@ogb.state.ms.us

3.2 Bidders should enter “IFB RFx No. 3160008162 - Questions” as the subject for the email.

Question submittals should include a reference to the applicable IFB section and be submitted in the format shown below:

IFB Section, Page Number Bidder Question/Request for Clarification

1.

3.3 Official responses will be provided only for questions submitted as described above and only to clarify information already included in the IFB. The identity of the organization submitting the question(s) will not be revealed. All questions and answers will be published on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the MSOGB's website as an amendment to the IFB by the date and time reflected in Section 2.

3.4 The MSOGB will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not contained within this IFB unless formally noticed and issued by the MSOGB as an IFB amendment.

Bidders are cautioned that any statements made by agency personnel that materially change any portion of the bid document shall not be relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a formal written amendment to the bid document.

3.5 All bidder communications regarding this IFB must be directed to the designated MSOGB representative or his/her designee. Unauthorized contact regarding the IFB with other employees of the MSOGB may result in the bidder being disqualified, and the bidder may also be suspended or disbarred from the state.

3.6 Information needed pertaining to this IFB or the Scope of Work provided below should be directed to Morris Welch, Compliance Inspector Team Lead, at (601) 576-4925 (office) or

(601) 543-5176 (cell), or via email at mwelch@ogb.state.ms.us.

3.7 Acknowledgement of Amendments: Should an amendment to the IFB be issued, it will be posted on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the MSOGB's website in a manner that all bidders will be able to view. Further, bidders must acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the solicitation by signing and returning the amendment with the bid package, by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the bid form, or by letter. The acknowledgment should mailto:drayfield@ogb.state.ms.us mailto:mwelch@ogb.state.ms.us be received by the agency by the time, date, and at the place specified for receipt of bids. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to monitor the websites for any updates or amendments to the IFB.

3.8 Bidder must provide a signed Acknowledgements of IFB Amendment(s), Questions, and

Answer document(s), and/or Summary of Pre-Bid Project Site Inspection, if any were issued/posted on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the MSOGB's website.

3.9 This IFB is comprised of the base IFB document, any exhibits, any attachments, any amendments issued prior to the submission deadline, and any other documents released before contract award.

Section 4 – Scope of Work (See also Exhibit “B” attached hereto)

4.1 In addition to those specifications set out on Exhibit “B” attached hereto, Contractor shall provide services, and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of the Scope of Work (the “Work”), as set forth below:

4.1.1 Plug (if applicable), remediate, and reclaim orphaned oil or gas wells located within the State of Mississippi in accordance with the rules and regulations of the MSOGB and the IIJA’s Orphan Well Program, in addition to the Specifications for Plugging, Remediation, and Reclamation of Orphaned Wells attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.

4.1.2 Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, communication, scaffolding, hoisting, supervision, coordination, permits, sales taxes, shop drawings, and samples necessary to timely complete in a workmanlike manner the Work.

4.1.3 Contractor shall furnish a weekly progress report via email which summarizes activities completed for the week and activities planned for the next week. The weekly progress report shall be provided by 4:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon along with the updated schedule planned for the following week.

4.1.4 Contractor will coordinate with other MSOGB contractors as specified by the MSOGB to ensure proper sequencing of the Work.

4.1.5 Contractor will assess and report to MSOGB any environmental hazards and/or contamination within twenty-four (24) hours of identification of same.

4.1.6 Contractor will support and assist the MSOGB in the fulfillment of any and all federal requirements, including but not limited to reporting, documenting, outreach, DBE participation and/or accounting needs.

4.2 The Contractor acknowledges the following:

4.2.1 All Work completed pursuant to this IFB must be completed in accordance with the Orphan Well Program and the rules and regulations of the MSOGB. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the terms and provisions of the Orphan Well Program, to include the “Davis Bacon Act”, and all other parts and subparts and other related laws and acts pertinent thereto.

4.2.2 All work performed pursuant to this IFB is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act promulgated under Section 70912 of the IIJA which requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used by the MSOGB, its sub-recipients or contractors, are produced in the United States. If Contractor is unable to abide by this provision, Contractor should immediately inform MSOGB and if possible, MSOGB may seek to obtain a waiver from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

4.2.3 Assign a Contractor Account Representative to work directly with the MSOGB.

4.2.4 All state facilities are non-smoking; the Contractor and its personnel must adhere to this requirement. The use of tobacco products on or within state property or facilities is prohibited.

4.2.5 It is illegal to have in one’s possession any illegal drug or alcoholic beverage while on state property.

4.2.6 Contractors are required to sign-in and sign-out at most state facilities. Security provisions for all state facilities must be strictly observed.

4.2.7 Exercise precautions at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. The Contractor shall make such investigations to enable them to fully understand the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending the execution of the work on-site. The project shall at all times be properly supervised and adequately manned by an experienced crew of appropriate size. All work shall be accomplished by skilled workers familiar with and trained to do this type of work. Workers shall be qualified to operate and/or use the equipment necessary to accomplish this work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and direction of the work performed by its personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing its personnel in all safety measures. All equipment used by the Contractor shall be maintained in safe operating condition at all times, and be free from defects or wear that may in any way constitute a hazard to any person or persons on state property.

All incidents involving state property or personnel shall be reported to the designated MSOGB contact immediately upon occurrence.

4.2.8 Abide by all state and/or MSOGB policies, procedures, ordinances, and/or laws pertaining to the MSOGB’s operation at all times, including but not limited to the items listed above. Deviations from these policies by the Contractor or its personnel will not be tolerated and will be considered grounds for contract termination.

Perform the Work in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards as well as in strict conformance to all laws, statutes, and ordinances and the applicable rules, regulations, methods, and procedures of all government boards, bureaus, offices, and other agents. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete performance of all work; for the methods, means, and equipment used;

and for furnishing all materials, tools, apparatus, and property of every description used in connection therewith. No statement within this IFB shall negate compliance with any applicable governing regulation. The absence of detail specifications or the omission of detail description shall be recognized as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and that only first quality materials and workmanship are to be used.

4.2.9 As the contractor assigned to the project, Contractor shall perform all services contemplated by this Contract in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards applicable to other contractor’s of like experience. The Contractor shall be responsible for plugging (if applicable), remediation and reclamation; for the methods, means, and equipment used; and for furnishing all materials, tools, apparatus, and property of every description used in connection therewith. No statement within this IFB shall negate compliance with any applicable governing regulation. The absence of detail specifications or the omission of detail description shall be recognized as meaning that only expert practices are to prevail and that only first quality materials and workmanship are to be used.

4.2.10 Provide any and all reporting, data collection, accounting, audit, and/or documentation in a form and format acceptable to MSOGB which MSOGB shall require in the furtherance of the project and/or in compliance with any and all state and/or federal requirements.

4.3 Contractors shall also:

4.3.1 Administer and maintain all employment and certified payroll records, payroll processing, and payment of payroll checks and taxes, including the deductions required by state, federal, and local laws such as social security and withholding taxes for their business and employees;

4.3.2 Make all unemployment compensation contributions as required by federal and state law(s) and process claims as required for their business and employees;

4.3.3 Perform a background check and/or drug screening prior to placement if requested by the MSOGB and verify and/or provide the results; and,

4.3.4 Replace immediately, at no additional expense to the MSOGB, any employee not performing satisfactorily.

Section 5 - Basis for Award

5.1 Contractor must provide a bid proposal for each well listed on Exhibit “A”. All bids will be reviewed first to determine whether a bidder is responsive, responsible, and/or acceptable.

Requirements are not assigned a point percentage and/or score, but are instead simply recorded as PASS or FAIL. Bids with errors that do not alter the substance of the bid can be accepted, and the MSOGB’s designated representative may allow the bidder to correct the problem prior to review as long as the irregularities are insignificant mistakes that can be waived or corrected without prejudice to other bidders. The MSOGB reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality.

5.2 The MSOGB has the right to waive minor defects or variations of a bid proposal from the exact requirements of the specifications that do not affect the price, quality, quantity, delivery, or performance of the services being procured and if doing so does not create an unfair advantage for any bidder. If insufficient information is submitted by a bidder for the MSOGB to properly evaluate the offer, the MSOGB has the right to require such additional information as it may deem necessary after the submission deadline, provided that the information requested does not change the price, quality, quantity, delivery, or performance time of the services being procured and such a request does not create an unfair advantage for any bidder.

5.3 All bids which are determined to be responsive, responsible, and/or acceptable will continue on to the price bid or cost evaluation. The lowest cost bid will receive the maximum 100 points allocated to cost. The point allocations for cost on the other bids will be evaluated according to the following formula: price of the lowest responsive and responsible bid divided by the price of the responsive and responsible bid being rated times the maximum 100 points allocated for cost equal the awarded points.

5.4 The MSOGB intends to award one (1) contract to provide the services described in this IFB.

An example of a contract to be awarded pursuant to this IFB is attached hereto as Attachment F.

5.5 The MSOGB shall determine the best acceptable bid based on the lowest cost evaluation, best value, qualifications, proposed procedures, maximum capacity, and/or past experience of the Contractor.

Section 6 – Minimum Bidder Qualifications

6.1 Prior Experience: Contractor must be qualified to do business in the State of Mississippi.

Prior experience working with a state agency is preferred. Contractor must have experience in emergency response and management, environmental response and management, risk assessment and safety, among other responsibilities, with an emphasis on those matters as they pertain to the plugging, remediation and reclamation of orphaned wells. Contractor must have been in business and provided services similar in requirements and scale to those described in this IFB for a minimum of five (5) years.

6.2 Required Certification, Accreditation, and/or Licenses: Contractor shall provide notarized copies of all valid licenses and certificates required for performance of the Work. The notarized copies shall be delivered to the agency no later than ten days after Contractor receives the Notice of Intent to Award from the agency. Current notarized copies of licenses and certificates shall be provided to the agency within twenty-four hours (24) of demand at any time during the contract term. Contractor must possess and maintain the minimum vendor certifications, accreditations, and/or licensures described in this IFB, including by way of illustration and not limitation, the following:

1. A business license valid in the State of Mississippi.

The Contractor, either directly or through their subcontractors, must be able to provide all services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Contractor shall remain responsible for contract performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work.

6.3 Budget: Bidder’s estimated proposed budget for the completion of the services contemplated by this IFB should provide a plugging (if applicable), remediation, and reclamation estimate for each well listed on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

6.4 The bidder may be required before the award of any contract to show to the complete satisfaction of the MSOGB that it has the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the services specified therein in a satisfactory manner. The bidder may also be required to give a past history and references in order to satisfy the MSOGB in regard to the bidder’s qualifications. The MSOGB may make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the MSOGB all information for this purpose that may be requested. The MSOGB reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the bidder fails to satisfy the MSOGB that the bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work described therein. Evaluation of the bidder’s qualifications shall include:

1. The bidder’s proposed plugging, remediation, and reclamation procedures;

2. the bidder’s ability, capacity, skill, and financial resources to perform the Work or provide the services required;

3. the ability of the bidder to perform the Work or provide the services promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference;

4. the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;

and,

5. the bidder’s quality of performance of previous contracts or services.

Section 7 – Duration

The estimated period of performance of any contract resulting from this IFB is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about February 3, 2027 and to end on or before January 31, 2028.

Section 8 – Bid Submission Requirements

8.1 Submission Format

8.1.1 Bid Cover Sheet (Attachment A)

8.1.2 Bid Form (Attachment B) - all pricing must be submitted on the Bid Form. Failure to complete and/or sign the Bid Form may result in bidder being determined nonresponsive.

8.2 Submission Requirements

8.2.1 All bid packages must be received by the agency on or before the Bid Package Submission Deadline set out in Section 2 – Timeline above. Late bids will be rejected and remain unopened in the procurement file. MSOGB will not be responsible for delivery delays, lost packages, misdirected emails, or other errors.

A Contractor may submit its bid in one of the following two ways:

Option 1: Physical Bid Option 2: Email

Mail or deliver the signed bid package in a sealed envelope to:

Mississippi Oil and Gas Board Orphaned Well Program Attention: Missy Zebert 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E Jackson, Mississippi 39202

Email one complete, signed bid package (in .pdf or .XLS format) to ALL of the following addresses:

jnew@ogb.state.ms.us mzebert@ogb.state.ms.us lpuryear@ogb.state.ms.us

Use this subject line:

mailto:jnew@ogb.state.ms.us mailto:mzebert@ogb.state.ms.us mailto:lpuryear@ogb.state.ms.us

Label the envelope clearly:

SEALED BID – DO NOT OPEN

IFB RFx No. 3160008162

MSOGB will record the time and date the bid is received.

SEALED BID – Orphaned Well Program (IFB RFx No. 3160008162)

The time a Contractor’s email is received in Jess New’s inbox determines the official submission line.

8.2.2 Failure to submit a bid on the bid form provided will be considered cause for rejection of the bid. Modifications or additions to any portion of the bid document may be cause for rejection of the bid. The MSOGB reserves the right to decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether to reject a bid with modifications or additions as non-responsive.

8.2.3 If a Contractor believes any part of its bid is confidential under the Mississippi Public Records Act (Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-61-1, et. seq., and 79-23- 1), it must provide an additional copy of the bid package with the relevant information redacted and identify the legal reason for each redaction.

8.2.4 Bidders taking exception to any part or section of the solicitation shall indicate such exceptions on the IFB Exception(s) form, Attachment E. Failure to indicate any exception will be interpreted as the bidder’s intent to comply fully with the requirements as written. Conditional or qualified bids, unless specifically allowed, shall be subject to rejection in whole or in part. The bid must contain a high degree of acceptance of contract terms and conditions listed in Attachment C and D of this IFB.

8.2.5 A bid response that includes terms and conditions that do not conform to the terms and conditions in the bid document is subject to rejection as non-responsive. The MSOGB reserves the right to permit the bidder to withdraw nonconforming terms and conditions from its bid response prior to a determination by the agency of non-responsiveness based on the submission of nonconforming terms and conditions.

8.2.6 As a precondition to bid acceptance, the MSOGB may request the bidder to withdraw or modify those portions of the bid deemed non-responsive that do not affect quality, quantity, price, or delivery of the service.

Section 9 – Bidder Certification

The bidder agrees that submission of a signed bid form is certification that the bidder will accept an award made to it as a result of the submission.

Section 10 – Debarment

By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it is not currently debarred from submitting bids for contracts issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State of Mississippi and that it is not an agent of a person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting bids for contracts issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State of Mississippi.

Section 11 – Registration with Mississippi Secretary of State

By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it is registered to do business in the State of Mississippi as prescribed by Mississippi law and the Mississippi Secretary of State or, if not already registered, that it will do so within seven (7) business days of being notified by the agency that it has been selected for contract award.

Section 12 – Bid Opening

Bids shall be opened in the presence of one or more MSOGB officials. Bids will not be opened publicly. The name of each bidder and such other information as is deemed appropriate by the MSOGB shall be recorded.

Section 13 – Award Notification

Award(s) for this procurement will be posted on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the MSOGB website at http://www.ogb.state.ms.us.

Bidders will be notified via e-mail of the awards.

Section 14 – Procurement Methodology

14.1 Restrictions on Communications with Agency and Agency Staff

At no time shall any bidder or its personnel contact, or attempt to contact, any MSOGB staff regarding this IFB except the contact person as set forth and in the manner prescribed in Section 3.

http://www.ogb.state.ms.us/

14.2 Bidder Investigations

Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall make all investigations and examinations necessary to ascertain all site conditions and requirements affecting the full performance of the contract and to verify any representations made by the agency upon which the bidder will rely. If the bidder receives an award as a result of its bid submission, failure to have made such investigations and examinations will in no way relieve the bidder from its obligation to comply in every detail with all provisions and requirements of the contract documents, nor will a plea of ignorance of such conditions and requirements be accepted as a basis for any claim whatsoever for additional compensation.

14.3 Expenses Incurred in the Procurement Process

All parties participating in the procurement process with regard to this solicitation shall bear their own costs of participation, pursuant to Section 1.4.4 of the Public Procurement Review Board Office of Personal Service Contract Review Rules and Regulations.

14.4 Independent Price Determination

By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that the prices submitted in response to the solicitation have been arrived at independently and without any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder for the purpose of restricting competition.

14.5 Rejection of Bids

A bid response that includes terms and conditions that do not conform to the terms and conditions in the IFB document is subject to rejection as non-responsive. Further, submission of a Bid Form that is not complete and/or signed is subject to rejection as non-responsive. The MSOGB reserves the right to permit the bidder to withdraw nonconforming terms and conditions from its bid response prior to a determination by the agency staff of non-responsiveness based on the submission of nonconforming terms and conditions.

Furthermore, if a bidder’s price is substantially higher than those of other bidders, meaning those in excess of a twenty-five percent (25%) differential, the bidder’s price will be deemed non-responsive.

14.6 Cancellation of Solicitation

At the MSOGB’s sole discretion, an IFB may be canceled, all bids may be rejected, or individual bids may be rejected when the agency determines that it is in the Agency’s best interest to do so. A memorandum stating the reasons for the cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the Procurement File.

The solicitation process requires expenditure of time and resources for both public agencies and private businesses. Accordingly, solicitations should only be issued when there is a valid procurement need unless the solicitation states that it is for informational purposes only.

However, nothing in this Section shall be construed as conferring any grievance right on any party when an agency chooses to cancel a solicitation.

When an IFB is canceled, a Notice of Cancellation shall be prepared. The Notice shall identify the solicitation being canceled and provide any information the agency deems appropriate. The Notice of Cancellation shall: (1) be posted publicly on the agency website;

(2) be posted publicly on the procurement portal; and (3) be distributed to all potential offerors known to have received a copy of the IFB. A memorandum containing the reasons for the cancellation shall be made part of the Procurement File.

14.6 Withdrawal of Bids

If the price bid is substantially lower than those of other bidders, a mistake may have been made. A bidder may withdraw its bid from consideration if certain conditions are met:

(1) The bid is submitted in good faith;

(2) The price bid is substantially lower than those of other bidders because of a mistake;

(3) The mistake is a clerical error, not an error of judgment; and,

(4) Objective evidence drawn from original work papers, documents, and other materials used in the preparation of the bid demonstrates clearly that the mistake was an unintentional error in arithmetic or an unintentional omission of a quantity of labor or material.

To withdraw a bid that includes a clerical error after bid opening, the bidder must give notice in writing to the MSOGB of claim of right to withdraw a bid. Within two (2) business days after the bid opening, the bidder requesting withdrawal must provide to the agency all original work papers, documents, and other materials used in the preparation of the bid.

A bidder may also withdraw a bid, prior to the time set for the opening of bids, by simply making a request in writing to the MSOGB. No explanation is required.

No bidder who is permitted to withdraw a bid shall, for compensation, supply any material or labor to or perform any subcontract or other work for the person to whom the contract is awarded, or otherwise benefit from the contract.

No partial withdrawals of a bid are permitted after the time and date set for the bid opening; only complete withdrawals are permitted.

Section 15 – Required Contract Terms and Conditions

Any contract entered into with the MSOGB pursuant to this IFB shall have the required clauses found in Attachment Cand those required by the PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations as updated and replaced by PPRB. The agency discourages exceptions from these required clauses. Such exceptions may cause a bid to be rejected as non-responsive. Bids which condition the bid based upon the state accepting other terms and conditions not found in the IFB, or which take exception to the state’s terms and conditions, may be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the bid will be given.

Section 16 – Optional Contract Terms and Conditions

Any contract entered into with the MSOGB pursuant this IFB may include, at the discretion of the MSOGB, the optional clauses found in Attachment D and those within the PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations as updated and replaced by PPRB. The MSOGB discourages exceptions from these optional clauses. Such exceptions may cause a bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

Bids which condition the bid based upon the state accepting other terms and conditions not found in the IFB, or which take exception to the state’s terms and conditions, may be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the bid will be given.

Section 17 – Contract Rights

Contract rights do not vest in any party until a contract is legally executed. The MSOGB is under no obligation to award a contract following issuance of this solicitation.

Section 18 - Property Rights

Property rights do not inure to any bidder until such time as services have been provided under a legally executed contract. No party responding to this IFB has a legitimate claim of entitlement to be awarded a contract or to the provision of work thereunder. The MSOGB is under no obligation to award a contract and may terminate a legally executed contract at any time.

Section 19 – Agency Website

This IFB, questions and answers concerning this IFB, and the Notice of Intent To Award will be posted on the MSOGB website at http://www.ogb.state.ms.us and on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website.

Section 20 – Exhibits/Attachments

The exhibits and attachments to this IFB are made a part of this IFB as if copied herein in words and figures.

http://www.ogb.state.ms.us/

EXHIBIT “A”

ORPHANED WELL PROJECT SITES

Jasper County

B.K. Cooley et al 3-8 No. 1 (API # 23-061-20147)

USDW at approx. 2,440 ft.

Oil well drilled to 13,808 ft., PBTD 7,200 ft.;

perforations at 7,082 ft. to 7,088 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 6,094 ft.; PKR 6,094 ft., CIBP with cement 7,586 ft.; other perforations: 7,441 ft.; 7,530 ft. to

7,534 ft.

Section 3, Township 3 North, Range 12 East

Missionary Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.1314199 Long (NAD83) -89.05068

Minimum Anticipated Scope of Work:

1. Base Work

a. Account for Site Access (roads/mats and clearing) as needed

b. Site reclamation

c. Unrestricted NORM surveys

2. Acceptable Plugs (alternate plugs should be discussed with MSOGB staff)

a. Top plug – 5 ft. to 30 ft., inside and out.

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

c. Bottom plug – 200 ft. cement plug, bottom of plug set no higher than x .9 of top perforation or CIBP set with 10 ft. cement on top.

3. General Plugging Plan

a. 200 ft. plug from 6,274 ft. to 6,474 ft., or CIBP at 6,374 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

b. 200 ft. plug from 2,340 ft. to 2,540 ft., or CIBP at 2,490 ft. with 100 ft. cement on top.

c. Set 25 ft. plug from 5 ft. to 30 ft., inside and out.

LACKEY UN 18-14 No. 1 (API # 23-061-20024)

USDW at approx. 2,760 ft.

Oil well drilled to 9,602 ft., PBTD 8,900 ft.;

perforations at 8,818 ft. to 8,822 ft.; 2-3/8 tubing to 8,796 ft., pkr 8,796 ft.; other perforations 8,403 ft. to 8,420 ft.;

8,391 ft. to 8,392 ft.; 8,684 ft. to 8,696 ft.; 8,706 ft. to 8,708 ft.; 8,824 ft. to 8,832 ft.; 9,030 ft. to 9,034 ft.; 9,192 ft. to

9,196 ft.

Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 12 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.0951200 Long (NAD83) -89.1111700

a. Top Plug – 5 ft. to 30 ft., inside and out.

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. Tag top plug and verify PBTD at about 8,900 ft. If tagged up, proceed to No. 2 below. If not tagged, proceed until tagged up. Report tag depth to OGB staff for further instructions. Do not proceed to No. 2 below until instructed otherwise.

b. 200 ft. plug from 7,831 ft. to 8,031 ft., or CIBP at 7,931 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

c. 200 ft. plug from 2,660 ft. – 2,860 ft., or CIBP at 2,810 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

d. Set 25 ft. plug from 5 ft. to 30 ft., inside and out.

Lackey Unit 18-13 No.1 (API # 23-061-20031)

USDW at approx. 2,820 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 9,615 ft., PBTD 9,276 ft.; Perforations at 7,532 ft. to 7,565 ft., 2-3/8 tubing to 2,995 ft.; Other perforations: 8,399 ft. to 8,400 ft.; 8,407 ft. to 8,412 ft.;

8,420 ft. to 8,421 ft.; 9,196 ft. to 9,206 ft.

Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 12 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.0943499 Long (NAD83) -89.1144900

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. 200 ft. plug from 6,679 ft. to 6,879 ft., or CIBP at 6,779 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

b. 200 ft. plug from 2,720 ft. to 2,920 ft., or CIBP at 2,870 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

Masonite et al 14-8 No. 1 (API # 23-061-20437)

USDW at approx. 2,760 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 9,085 ft., Perforations at 7,593 ft. to 7,599 ft.; 8,757 ft. to 8,940 ft.; 8,948 ft. to 8,954 ft.; 8,719

ft. to 8,926 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 6,940 ft., pkr 6,440 ft.

Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 11 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.1035400 Long (NAD83) -89.1354699

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. 200 ft. plug from 6,734 ft. to 6,934 ft., or CIBP at 6,834 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

b. 200 ft. plug from 2,660 ft. to 2,860 ft., or CIBP at 2,810 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

Haden-Coit No. 1 (API # 23-061-20445)

USDW at approx. 2,790 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 9,700 ft., PBTD 8,950 ft.; Perforations at 8,719 ft. to 8,926 ft. to 8,954 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 6,940 ft., TA 6,440 ft., CIBP 8,952 ft.; Other perforations: 7,574 ft. to 7,604 ft.; 8,874 ft. to 8,882 ft.; 8,887 ft. to 8,894 ft.; 8,924

ft. to 8,994 ft.

Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 11 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.0981799 Long (NAD83) -89.1351400

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. Tag top plug and verify CIBP at about 8,952 ft. If tagged up, proceed to #2 below.

If not tagged, proceed until tagged up. Report tag depth to MSOGB Staff for further instructions. Do not proceed to #2 below until instructed otherwise.

b. 200 ft. plug from 7,748 ft. to 7,948 ft., or CIBP at 7,848 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

c. 200 ft. plug from 2,690 ft. to 2,890 ft., or CIBP at 2,840 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

Lackey 18-10 No. 1 (API # 23-061-20498)

USDW at approx. 2,780 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 10,712 ft., PBTD 7,600 ft.;

Perforations at 2,850 ft. to 2,860 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 2,793 ft., CIBP 3,400 ft.; Other perforations below CIPB 8,931 ft. to 8,272 ft.; 10,200 ft. to

10,212 ft.; 10,199 ft. to 10,221 ft.

Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 12 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.0989999 Long (NAD83) -89.1064400

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. Tag top plug and verify CIBP at about 3,400 ft. If tagged up, proceed to #2 below.

If not tagged, proceed until tagged up and top off with 10 ft. cement. Report tag depth to MSOGB Staff for further instructions. Do not proceed to #2 below until instructed otherwise.

b. 200 ft. plug from 2,680 ft. to 2,880 ft., or CIBP at 2,830 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

Lackey 18-11 No. 1 (API # 23-061-20503)

USDW at approx. 2,765 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 10,702 ft., PBTD 10,532 ft.;

Perforations at 8,940 ft. to 8,950 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 8,751 ft., pkr 8,451 ft., CIBP with 10 ft. cement on top at 9,390 ft.; Other perforations isolated by

CIBP are 9,805 ft. to 9,811 ft.; 9,435 ft. to 9,453 ft.;

10,204 ft. to 10,240 ft.

Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 12 East Verba Field

Lat (NAD83) 32.0995599 Long (NAD83) -89.1098800

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. Tag top plug and verify CIBP at about 9,390 ft. If tagged up, proceed to #2 below.

If not tagged, proceed until tagged up and top off with 10 ft. cement. Report tag depth to MSOGB Staff for further instructions. Do not proceed to #2 below until instructed otherwise.

b. 200 ft. plug from 7,946 ft. to 8,146 ft., or CIBP at 8,046 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

c. 200 ft. plug from 2,665 ft. to 2,865 ft., or CIBP at 8,096 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

Jones County

W.T. Fall No. 2 (API # 23-067-20185)

USDW at approx. 3,310 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 5,707 ft.; Perforations at 5,527 ft.

to 5,530 ft.; 2-7/8 tubing to 5,401 ft., pkr 5,401 ft.;

Other perforations: 5,562 ft. to 5,565 ft.

Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 10 West Sandersville Field

Lat (NAD83) 31.7658799 Long (NAD83) -89.0229000

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. 200 ft. plug from 4,875 ft. to 5,075 ft., or CIBP at 4,975 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

b. 200 ft. plug from 3,210 ft. to 3,410 ft., or CIBP at 3,360 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

J.J. No. 1 (API # 23-067-20235)

USDW at approx. 3,330 ft.

Oil Well drilled to 5,683 ft.; Perforations at 5,510 ft.

to 5,520 ft.; tubing unknown, pkr 3,262 ft.

Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 10 West Sandersville Field

Lat (NAD83) 31.7688899 Long (NAD83) -89.0216499

b. USDW Plug – 200 ft. cement plug straddling USDW or CIBP set at 50 ft. below

USDW with 100 ft. cement on top.

a. 200 ft. plug from 4,859 ft. to 5,059 ft., or CIBP at 4,959 ft. with 10 ft. cement on top.

b. 200 ft. plug from 3,230 ft. to 3,430 ft., or CIBP at 3,380 ft. with 100 ft. cement on

EXHIBIT “B”

Specifications for Plugging (if applicable), Remediation, and Reclamation of Orphaned Wells

1. These specifications are for the plugging (if applicable), remediation, and reclamation of orphaned wells within the State of Mississippi. These wells must be plugged, remediated, and reclaimed in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (the “IIJA”) Orphan Well Program, in addition to the Statewide Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board (“MSOGB”). Any specifications or requirements contained in the Bid Notice are made a part of these specifications.

A. GENERAL REMEDIATION AND RECLAMATION PROVISIONS

(APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECT SITES)

1. Contractor must submit to the MSOGB an individual work plan, including written procedures, for each well listed on Exhibit “A” along with the Contractor’s bid amount for each well and a total amount for all of the work to be performed pursuant to this

IFB.

2. Contractor’s work plan for each well must be approved by the MSOGB before any work begins pursuant to this IFB. Contractor must comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, including those regarding the filing of forms.

3. Contractor will begin the work contemplated by this IFB within thirty (30) days of being notified by the MSOGB to proceed.

4. Contractor acknowledges that all pipe and cementing work (if any) will be done during a five (5) day work week with a representative of the MSOGB on location to witness said work. Contractor acknowledges that the MSOGB must approve any changes in the approved work plan necessitated by unexpected well problems. The Contractor shall notify the MSOGB’s designated representative at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to beginning any pipe or cementing work so that witnessing arrangements can be made.

5. Contractor will be responsible for gaining and preparing access to the well site as may be required and the cost of gaining and preparing such access shall be included in any bid proposal.

6. Bid specifications require an absolute turnkey bid. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to attend the Pre-Bid Project Site Inspection as set forth above in Section 2 – Timeline. If a payment adjustment is needed as the result of an unknown or unforeseen occurrence on a particular project site, a change order may be allowed. Any adjustment in the contract price may be made by agreement on a fixed price adjustment before commencement of the additional performance, by Time and Materials (T&M) rates specified in the contract, or by the costs attributable to the event or situation rendering a price adjustment necessary.

7. MSOGB Statewide Rule 28 requires the removal of concrete bases, unless the landowner agrees in writing to allow the concrete base to remain on the property as is. Contractor shall provide a copy of said written agreement to the MSOGB.

8. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all liquids from vessels (stock tanks, separators, heater treaters, etc.) associated with the well. Contractor shall restore the location by filling and leveling the hole dug to cut casings, removing all equipment from the well site that was associated with the well operation (per MSOGB Statewide Rule 28), and leveling/smoothing all containment berms and firewalls.

9. It shall be the sole responsibility and expense of the Contractor to provide all necessary sanitary facilities.

10. All costs connected with the mobilization and demobilization of equipment required to complete the work shall be borne by the Contractor.

11. The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation including loading and unloading of all equipment, supplies, materials, tools, and incidental items required to complete the Work.

12. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all pipe, cement slabs, equipment and vessels located on the well site.

13. The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring conditions and taking all necessary precautions to prevent loss of life and property from any and all adverse weather conditions.

14. Liabilities: Except as otherwise provided by law, MSOGB will not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to Contractor’s equipment, or the death of, or injury to the Contractor’s personnel, or for death of, or injury to persons, or for damages to property resulting from Contractor’s operations under this contract.

15. Wells Determined To Be Non-existent: If during the course of initiating the Work contemplated by this IFB, it is discovered that what was thought to be the well was in fact not such, MSOGB reserves the right to substitute another orphaned well with similar characteristics and mechanical configuration, or to remove the well from the contract and reduce the contract amount by the amount of the Contractor’s bid price. MSOGB will pay the Contractor for expenses (if any) incurred at the time the well is determined to be non-existent, not to exceed $2,500.

16. Work Prohibited by Weather or other Natural Causes: If during the course of initiating the Work, weather or other natural conditions render the work associated with said well impossible within the contract time allowed, MSOGB reserves the right to substitute another project site with similar characteristics and mechanical configuration, or to remove the well from the contract and reduce the contract amount by the amount of the Contractor’s bid price for said well.

17. Wells Acquired by Another Active Operator: If after execution of a contract between MSOGB and the Contractor, a viable operator petitions MSOGB to become operator of a well included in the contract, MSOGB reserves the right to substitute another orphaned well with similar characteristics and mechanical configuration, or to remove the well from the contract and reduce the contract amount by the amount of the Contractor’s bid price for said well.

B. REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUGGING AN ORPHANED WELL

(ALSO INCLUDES THE GENERAL REMEDIATION AND RECLAMATION PROVISIONS

ABOVE)

1. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all liquids contained in the production vessels and equipment associated with each well site. Pumping these fluids back into the well prior to plugging is an acceptable option, so long as said fluids are pumped into the same formation from which they were generated. Alternatively, these fluids may be mixed with mud and placed in between the cement plugs below the base of the Underground Source of Drinking Water (“USDW”), so long as the well has demonstrated mechanical integrity.

This alternative option only applies to oil and gas wells.

2. When tubing is to be pulled from a well, all proper and necessary precautions shall be taken for keeping the well under control including the use of blowout preventers (BOPs) and auxiliary equipment. Testing of BOPs will be done according to Testing Requirements of MSOGB Statewide Rule 13 (Blowout Preventers and Well Control). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain control of the well at all times.

3. Contractor shall furnish the rig with the necessary mud tanks, cement mixer, pumps, tools, workstring, water, and cement with a minimum of a four (4) man crew to pull tubing and…