Exline Well Plugging Package

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Oil and Gas is seeking a qualified contractor for the Exline Well Plugging Package, a comprehensive environmental remediation project located in Ritchie County. The procurement involves plugging two specific wells (API numbers 47-085-02223 and 47-085-01581) through a detailed, multi-staged process requiring extensive equipment and services. Contractors must provide a minimum three-person crew and deploy specialized equipment including bulldozers, excavators, water trucks, power tongs, casing tools, and drilling equipment. Key deliverables include site preparation, well cleaning, cement plugging, casing removal, environmental controls, and complete site restoration. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission through wvOASIS Vendor Self Service, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on March 27, 2025, at 11:00 am eastern. Technical questions were accepted until April 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm eastern, and final bids are due on April 11, 2025, at 10:30 am. The project has a fixed 180-day completion timeframe and involves 52 detailed line items specifying exact quantities of materials and services.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, bidders must meet several qualifications including maintaining a drug-free workplace, providing a bid bond, and submitting proof of insurance. Contractors will need to comply with West Virginia environmental regulations, particularly erosion and sediment control guidelines. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Although no precise budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the project—including 3,500 feet of tubing, 400 cement units, 100 tons of limestone gravel, and numerous specialized tools—suggests a significant financial investment. The technical contact for this procurement is Herminio David Robles, who can be reached at david.h.robles@wv.gov or (304) 414-1155. The project appears to be funded through the state's environmental protection budget, with a clear emphasis on proper well plugging and site reclamation to minimize environmental impact.