IDNR Oil & Gas Well Plugging Master Contract - Zone 2

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking qualified vendors to properly perform plugging and restoration work on multiple oil and gas well sites across 12 counties in Illinois, including Kankakee County. The required services include well plugging, remedial and spill cleanup, pre-plugging site preparation, liquid oilfield waste disposal, and site restoration. Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience, possess the necessary personnel and equipment, and be able to complete the work within 45 days of contract commencement. Pricing for the 2-year contract will be based on unit prices for various well components and equipment, with deductions for the salvage value of recovered items. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the specified due date, and a pre-bid webex meeting may be held.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, so only registered small businesses in Illinois will be eligible to bid. No bid bond or performance bond is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, and may include up to 30% utilization goals for the Business Enterprise Program and Veteran's Business Program. The total contract value is capped at a maximum amount, and funding will come from state sources. Previous awards for this contract have ranged from $1.3 million to $2.3 million, with the current primary, secondary, and tertiary vendors being Bangert Well Service, Inc., Franklin Well Services, LLC, and LR Russell Oilfield Construction LLC, respectively.