C&P 4 OG Wells, Sandycreek Twp. , Venango Cnty

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified contractors to perform well plugging and site restoration services for four orphan gas wells located in Sandycreek Township, Venango County. The procurement involves clean-out and plugging of gas wells estimated to be between 500-1250 feet in depth, following specific departmental specifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. at 624 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, PA, with attendance being a critical requirement for bid consideration. Bidders are required to obtain bid documents through www.BidExpress.com beginning December 10, 2025. The contract's key deliverables include complete well plugging, site preparation, site restoration, and full mobilization and demobilization of specialized plugging equipment. The bid submission deadline is set for January 29, 2026, with contractors expected to demonstrate technical capability to safely and effectively plug orphan gas wells according to state environmental standards.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, contractors will need to demonstrate significant technical expertise in well plugging and environmental restoration. The project appears to be open to qualified environmental services contractors with appropriate equipment and experience in orphan well management. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the original notice. Potential bidders should possess specialized geological and environmental remediation capabilities, along with necessary state-approved certifications for well plugging operations. The project's location in Venango County suggests a focused regional approach to environmental infrastructure maintenance. Contractors will likely need to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical qualifications, safety protocols, and previous experience with similar well plugging and site restoration projects to be considered for the contract.