1491-26-R-IFBD-00002-V01

The Mississippi Oil and Gas Board (MSOGB) is seeking a contractor to assist with the remediation and reclamation of orphaned wells, with a specific focus on Yalobusha County. This procurement opportunity, identified by reference number 1491-26-R-IFBD-00002-V01, was posted on October 10, 2025, with proposals due by November 7, 2025. The primary objective is to engage a qualified contractor capable of addressing abandoned oil and gas wells that no longer have responsible owner/operators. The contractor will be expected to develop and implement comprehensive remediation strategies, which likely include site assessment, well plugging, environmental restoration, and potential land reclamation. While specific technical details are not comprehensively outlined in the available documentation, the project appears to require extensive expertise in geological assessment, environmental compliance, and oil and gas well management. The contractor must demonstrate substantial technical capabilities in identifying, evaluating, and safely decommissioning orphaned wells in compliance with Mississippi state regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, given the technical complexity of the project, potential respondents will likely need to be established environmental remediation firms with specific experience in oil and gas well closure. The attached document references historical drilling permit records, suggesting that the MSOGB may have an extensive inventory of potential orphaned well sites requiring intervention. While a precise budget range is not specified, similar state-level orphaned well remediation projects typically range from $250,000 to $2 million, depending on the number and complexity of wells involved. The contractor will need to integrate with existing state geological and environmental databases, demonstrating technological adaptability and comprehensive understanding of Mississippi's regulatory landscape. Successful vendors should anticipate a multi-phase contract with potential future extensions based on performance and ongoing orphaned well identification.