2025 Bootstrap Oil Orphaned Well Plug & Abandonment & Site Restoration

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Oil and Gas Conservation Division has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for environmental remediation services focused on plugging and restoring three orphaned oil wells located in Sheridan County, Montana. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive well plugging and surface restoration activities, categorized under commodity code 1614 for Environmental Services related to abandoned oil and gas infrastructure reclamation. Vendors must submit detailed qualifications, including business registration information, contractor liaison details, and an authorized signatory. The RFP requires a comprehensive cost proposal and compliance with specific requirements, including a non-discrimination certification regarding firearm entities. Proposals are due on April 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT through the state's electronic procurement system (eMACS), with all communication directed to procurement officer Shauna Simpson via email at shauna.simpson@mt.gov or telephone at +1 406-444-6724.

The solicitation offers an optional bonus of 5% of total points for contractors who certify compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 on Equal Pay for Montana Women, indicating a potential preference for vendors demonstrating commitment to workplace equity. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP suggests an open competition among qualified environmental service providers with experience in oil well plugging and site restoration. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the provided documentation. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range, but the scope involves plugging and restoring three orphaned wells, which implies a substantial project investment. Interested vendors must carefully review all requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical capability, environmental expertise, and compliance with state procurement guidelines.