Federal E3 Multi-Well Plugging Package Group A

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Oil and Gas has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Federal E3 Multi-Well Plugging Package Group A, a comprehensive well plugging and reclamation project located in Wayne County. The solicitation (ARFQ 0313 DEP2600000013) seeks a qualified contractor to perform permitting, plugging, and reclamation services for twenty (20) orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells previously owned by E3 PETROLEUM CORP. The project involves detailed technical work including site assessment, well plugging, and environmental restoration, with each well having specific line items for permitting, plugging, and reclamation services. Potential contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Endangered Species Act provisions, and National Historic Preservation Act guidelines. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM eastern time, with technical questions accepted until September 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bids are due electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform by September 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the contract term is one calendar year with potential renewals.

The solicitation requires contractors to provide a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% labor/material payment bond, indicating a robust financial qualification requirement. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the project is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Section 40601 and involves comprehensive services for each well site. Contractors must adhere to several compliance mandates, including using domestically produced materials, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and following local labor market hiring requirements. The project does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does emphasize federal compliance and local economic considerations. Pricing is to be firm for the contract's duration, with payment made in arrears upon completion of specific project milestones. Wage determinations indicate prevailing wages ranging from $21.44 to $41.95 per hour depending on job classification, with additional fringe benefits. The contact for this solicitation is Herminio David Robles, who can be reached at david.h.robles@wv.gov or (304) 414-1155, with all invoicing and shipping directed to the Office of Oil and Gas in Charleston, West Virginia.