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The Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board (MSOGB) is seeking to retain an Orphaned Well Plugging Contractor to plug, remediate, restore, and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the State of Mississippi, with specific focus on wells in multiple counties including Alcorn County. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete well plugging operations, which include setting cement plugs, cutting off casing and pipes, and conducting NORM surveys. The solicitation, identified as IFB RFx No. 3160006831, requires contractors to have extensive experience in emergency response, environmental management, and orphaned well plugging. Bids are due by 2:30 PM CST on October 4, 2024, with an estimated contract performance period beginning on or about December 4, 2024, and lasting one year from the date of contract execution. Bidders must be qualified to do business in Mississippi and must submit a performance bond or letter of credit, which was amended to a minimum of $50,000. The contractor will be expected to work across multiple counties, with specific well sites detailed in the solicitation package, including wells in Amite, Monroe, and Wayne Counties.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation indicates that contractors must be qualified to do business in Mississippi. The MSOGB has issued multiple related documents suggesting a comprehensive approach to orphaned well management, including separate contracts for engineering services and methane monitoring. Contractors are permitted to submit joint proposals between specialized firms for plugging and remediation services. The solicitation does not identify a current incumbent contractor, and specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the available documents. The contract appears to be funded through state resources dedicated to environmental remediation and oil and gas well management. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000.00, and bidders must provide financial guarantees such as a bidder's bond or letter of credit in the principal amount of at least $500.00. The MSOGB will evaluate bids based on the contractor's qualifications, experience, and ability to successfully complete the well plugging and remediation work across multiple Mississippi counties.