C&P 3 OG Wells, Allegheny Twp. , Westmoreland Cnty.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids for the cleanup and remediation of three orphan gas wells located in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, near Avondale Borough. The primary scope of work includes cleaning out and plugging three orphan gas wells estimated at 3,500 to 4,000 feet in depth in accordance with Department specifications, preparing and restoring the well sites to acceptable conditions, and mobilizing and demobilizing all necessary plugging equipment. Bid documents are available at no cost beginning on the issue date through www.BidExpress.com. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Baseball Field #4, 236 Air Shaft Road, Apollo, PA 15613, with attendance required for bid eligibility. The proposal submission deadline is March 26, 2026, with failure to attend the pre-bid conference resulting in automatic bid rejection.

The opportunity documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. Interested contractors should review all bid documents on BidExpress.com for complete specifications, evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and any bonding or insurance prerequisites. Qualified contractors with experience in orphan well remediation and gas well plugging operations meeting Department standards are encouraged to participate in the pre-bid conference to clarify project requirements and site conditions before submitting proposals.