Adkins #2 Well Plugging Project

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas is soliciting bids for the Adkins #2 Well Plugging Project under ARFQ DEP27-016, with bids due September 28, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. The mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. is a bid requirement; failure to attend results in disqualification.

The scope comprises three line items: permitting, well plugging, and wellsite reclamation for an orphaned, abandoned oil/gas well (API# 47-099-00071) located in Wayne County off Vaughn Cemetery Road along the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits from local, state, and federal agencies prior to work initiation and ensure site access improvements to accommodate plugging equipment.

This project is federally funded under Section 40601 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Buy America rules requiring all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States unless an approved waiver is obtained. The federal wage determination (WV20260076, effective May 18, 2026) specifies rates ranging from approximately $21.44 to $41.95 per hour plus fringe benefits for multiple construction trades. The contract is subject to Executive Orders 13706 (paid sick leave) and 13658 (minimum wage).

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, submit a 5% bid bond, and provide performance bonds and labor/material payment bonds each at 100% of contract value prior to award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per working day for delays beyond the contract completion period. The Notice to Proceed will be issued immediately following award, with project completion required within 60 days of NTP issuance.

All bids must be submitted electronically through wvOASIS Vendor Self Service at www.wvOASIS.gov. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all three addenda (Addendum 1 published pre-bid sign-in sheet and Q&A; Addendum 2 and Addendum 3 distributed Federal Wage Rate Determinations) by submitting the Addendum Acknowledgement Form with their bid. Contact Herminio David Robles at (304) 414-1155 or david.h.robles@wv.gov.