C&P 25 OG Wells, Multi Twps, City of Erie, Erie Cn

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids for a comprehensive oil and gas well plugging project in Erie County, specifically targeting twenty-five (25) orphan wells located across multiple townships and the City of Erie. The contract involves clean-out and plugging operations for wells estimated to be between 750 to 2,500 feet in depth, with contractors required to meet strict departmental specifications for well site preparation, restoration, and equipment mobilization/demobilization. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 5th and 6th, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Tom Ridge Environment Center, with attendance being a critical prerequisite for bid consideration - failure to attend will result in automatic bid rejection. Interested contractors must obtain bid documents through www.BidExpress.com starting on the issue date of October 27, 2025, with final bids due by December 4, 2025. The procurement appears to prioritize contractors with demonstrated expertise in environmental remediation, well plugging techniques, and compliance with state environmental standards.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project seems focused on environmental restoration and potentially offers opportunities for local and regional contractors with specialized environmental services expertise. The contract does not indicate specific restrictions on vendor types, suggesting a competitive bidding process open to qualified environmental service providers. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the current documentation. The project's scope suggests a significant environmental remediation effort, likely funded through state environmental protection budgets, with potential implications for land reclamation and groundwater protection in the Erie County region. Prospective bidders should carefully review the full bid specifications and demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in orphan well plugging, site restoration, and adherence to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection guidelines.