Clean & Plug 17 OG Wells, Multi Twps, Armstrong Cn

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking contractors to clean and plug seventeen orphan gas wells located in Armstrong County, with well depths estimated between 1,337 and 3,577 feet. This procurement involves comprehensive well site restoration, equipment mobilization and demobilization, and completing plugging work according to departmental specifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 19th at 9 a.m. at the Park and Ride off Route 28 Slate Lick exit, with attendance being a critical requirement for bid eligibility. Failure to attend this conference will result in automatic bid rejection. Interested bidders must obtain bid documents through www.BidExpress.com starting January 4th, with the final bid submission deadline set for January 31st, 2023. The project requires contractors with specialized expertise in orphan well plugging, site preparation, and environmental restoration capabilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the contract announcement, the procurement appears open to qualified environmental services and oil and gas well remediation contractors. The project's technical complexity suggests potential preferences for firms with demonstrated experience in orphaned well plugging and environmental restoration. The contract involves work across multiple townships in Armstrong County, indicating a regional scope of service. Though precise budget ranges are not specified, the comprehensive nature of cleaning and plugging seventeen wells suggests a potentially significant project investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, environmental compliance knowledge, and the capability to mobilize specialized plugging equipment across multiple well sites within the specified geographic area.