C&P 15 OG Wells, Multi Twps, Butler County

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified contractors to complete a comprehensive well plugging project in Butler County involving fifteen (15) orphan gas wells. The project scope includes cleaning out and plugging wells estimated to be between 1,100 to 3,500 feet in depth, with specific requirements to prepare and restore well sites and mobilize/demobilize plugging equipment according to departmental specifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Pavilion #6 in Moraine State Park, with GPS coordinates 40.9667, -80.1238. Bidders are explicitly warned that failure to attend this pre-bid conference will result in automatic bid rejection. Bid documents will be freely available starting September 19, 2025, through www.BidExpress.com, with a final bid submission deadline of October 30, 2025. Contractors interested in this opportunity must demonstrate technical capabilities in well plugging, site restoration, and compliance with environmental regulations.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity, interested bidders should be prepared to meet standard environmental contracting requirements. The project appears to be open to qualified environmental remediation and well plugging contractors with appropriate technical expertise and equipment. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the bid documents do not specify a precise budget range. The project represents a targeted environmental remediation effort focused on safely decommissioning orphan gas wells in Butler County. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation on BidExpress.com and ensure compliance with all technical specifications and attendance requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.