C&P 18 Wells, Mead Twp. , Warren Cnty.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive well plugging and site restoration project in Warren County. The primary scope involves cleaning out and plugging eighteen abandoned or orphaned oil wells, with estimated depths reaching up to 1,540 feet, according to departmental specifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Chapman Dam State Park's Pavilion #2, located at 41.753483, -79.170736. Potential bidders must attend this conference, as failure to do so will result in automatic bid rejection. Bid documents will be freely available on www.BidExpress.com starting January 20, 2025, with final bid submissions due by April 3, 2025. Contractors will be responsible for complete site preparation, restoration, and equipment mobilization and demobilization throughout the project.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified environmental remediation and well plugging contractors with appropriate technical capabilities. The project is located across jurisdictions including Westmoreland County and Claysville Borough, with a state contract identification number of 67b7b8ae021dc88e970646e6. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was provided in the original solicitation. The project's technical complexity suggests that bidders will need specialized equipment, environmental remediation expertise, and demonstrated experience in oil well plugging and site restoration. Interested firms should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure compliance with all Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection specifications and requirements.