ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Belmont County #6 - 4 Wells

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is seeking a qualified contractor to plug four orphan wells located in Belmont County, Ohio. This procurement opportunity, identified as ODNR Division of Oil & Gas - OWP - Belmont County #6, requires a comprehensive well plugging project involving mobilization, site access, well site development, drilling or cleaning out, and plugging of specific wells: Polivka #1, Ronald Rice #3, Rice EJ #2, and Rice EJ #1. The project scope includes complete decommissioning, removal, storage, and disposal of all casing, tubing, well and production equipment, and associated infrastructure, with full restoration of disturbed areas. Bidders must be active on a CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st at 12:30 PM, starting at the Polivka #1 site (GPS: 40.052173, -80.795713). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with proposals due by 12:00 PM on June 5, 2025, through the OhioBuys procurement system. Evaluation criteria include the bidder's contract status, pre-bid meeting attendance, and good standing on previous Division and Agency Projects.

The procurement is restricted to pre-qualified contractors with an existing state contract, effectively limiting participation to vendors already approved under the CSP900-922 contract framework. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The project must be completed within one year after the effective date or by June 30, 2025, with potential contract renewal if the deadline is not met. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the well plugging project suggests a significant investment in environmental remediation and infrastructure management. The contract will be governed by the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions (Rev. 030124), which includes detailed provisions on performance expectations, insurance requirements, compliance standards, and potential contract termination. Contractors will be required to adhere to strict safety protocols, environmental controls, and documentation requirements throughout the project's execution.