Clean & Plug 7 OG Wells, Mead Twp, Warren Cnty

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified contractors to clean and plug seven orphan oil and gas wells located in Warren County, with a specific focus on well site preparation, restoration, and proper decommissioning. The procurement opportunity, identified by State Contract ID 66cc71c5968d0a8c8a07534e, involves technical environmental remediation work for wells estimated to be up to 2,000 feet in depth. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 20, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Chapman State Park in Clarendon, PA, with strict requirements that contractor attendance is compulsory and failure to attend will result in bid rejection. The bid documents are available free of charge through www.BidExpress.com starting January 5, 2022, with a final submission deadline of February 10, 2022. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive well plugging operations, including site preparation, equipment mobilization and demobilization, and restoration to Department specifications.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, the project appears to be open to qualified environmental remediation and well plugging contractors with appropriate technical capabilities. The scope of work suggests potential preferences for contractors with demonstrated experience in oil and gas well decommissioning, environmental restoration, and compliance with state regulatory standards. Although no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of plugging seven wells up to 2,000 feet deep implies a significant project investment requiring specialized equipment and expertise. The contract is situated within Wyoming County and involves work in Warren County, indicating potential regional economic development and environmental management objectives. Interested bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure complete compliance with the mandatory pre-bid conference and submission requirements to be considered for this state-sponsored environmental remediation project.