ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Carroll County #6 - 7 Wells

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is seeking a qualified contractor to plug seven orphan wells located in Carroll County, specifically in Fox and Loudon Townships. This procurement opportunity involves comprehensive well plugging services including mobilization, site access development, well preparation, plugging, equipment removal, material storage and disposal, and complete site restoration. The project targets wells owned by multiple property owners, including Anna Johnson, Homer G. Buchanan, Albaugh Belle, and Sarah J. Chase. Bidders must be active on the CSP900922 contract and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 9 AM, with the site meeting beginning at Anna Johnson's driveway (GPS coordinates 40.604410, -80.911204). The solicitation requires online submission through OhioBuys by 12:00 pm on May 22, 2025, with contract award determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must meet all evaluation criteria, including being in good standing with Division and Agency Projects, and comply with detailed technical requirements for well plugging, safety protocols, and environmental considerations.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions generally encourage participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. The project is funded through state funds and potentially Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds, with a contract term of one year and the potential for renewal if the project is not completed by June 30, 2025. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, the procurement requires pre-qualification under the existing State Contract CSP900-922. The project's comprehensive quantity estimates include approximately 3,500 sacks of approved cement, 1,050 barrels of fluid disposal, and 70 tons of contaminated material disposal. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the detailed scope of work suggests a significant investment in environmental remediation and well plugging services across multiple sites in Carroll County.