ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Carroll County #7 - 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 Carroll County's East Township. The project requires comprehensive well plugging services, including mobilization, site access, well site development, cleaning out and plugging of wells, storage and disposal of materials, equipment decommissioning, and complete site restoration. Contractors must be active on a CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 1 PM, with the site meeting beginning at the Alfred D. & Orah A. Toalston #1 well location (GPS coordinates 40.658809, -80.965488). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on May 22, 2025, through the OhioBuys online platform. Evaluation criteria include being in good standing with Division and Agency Projects, completing the pre-bid meeting, and meeting all specified contract requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the standard terms and conditions document suggests encouragement of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendor participation. The project requires contractors to handle various environmental considerations, including secondary containment, erosion control, and proper disposal of contaminated materials, with specific provisions for crop damage payments ($674 per acre for corn, $451 per acre for soybeans). The project must be completed within one year of the effective date or by June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options if the initial deadline is not met. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the scope of work includes unit-based pricing for multiple line items across phases such as mobilization, site safety, well plugging, and site restoration. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with Ohio's regulatory and environmental standards throughout the orphan well plugging process.