Federal E3 Multi-Well Plugging Package Group A

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), Office of Oil and Gas, is seeking a contractor to execute the Federal E3 Multi-Well Plugging Package Group A, a comprehensive well plugging and reclamation project located in Wayne County, West Virginia. The solicitation covers twenty orphaned wells previously registered to E3 Petroleum Corp and involves three primary line items: permitting, well plugging, and wellsite reclamation for each identified well. The project is federally funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, specifically Section 40601, which authorizes funds for plugging orphaned wells. A 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 eastern time. The solicitation closes on September 11, 2025, at 10:30 am, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Buy America provisions, Endangered Species Act regulations, and National Historic Preservation Act guidelines. The project also requires methane emissions quantification before and after well plugging, with successful completion contingent on verifying the absence of fluid and gas leaks.

The contract will be awarded for one calendar year with potential renewals for up to three successive one-year periods. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and maintain specific insurance coverages. The project requires strict adherence to environmental and safety standards, with contractors expected to have expertise in well plugging, reclamation, and environmental compliance. No incumbent vendors were identified in the documentation. Although specific pricing details were not disclosed, the solicitation includes a per-unit pricing structure for each well's permitting, plugging, and reclamation services. The invoice and shipping address for all services is the Environmental Protection Office of Oil & Gas in Charleston, West Virginia. The project is structured to systematically address orphaned wells, with a focus on environmental remediation and methane emissions reduction. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, compliance requirements, and successful completion of the comprehensive well management objectives.