ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Knox County #8 - 1 Well Plugged

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is soliciting bids for a well plugging project in Knox County, specifically targeting the Courtright George #1 orphan well. This procurement involves comprehensive well plugging services including mobilization, site access preparation, well preparation, plugging operations, and full site restoration. Contractors must be active on a CSP900922 contract and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the New Delaware Road location (coordinates 40.384451, -82.407788). The project requires extensive work involving drilling or cleaning out of the well, storage and disposal of materials, removal of all casing, tubing, production equipment, and affiliated lines, with complete restoration of disturbed areas. Evaluation and contract award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who is in good standing with all Division and Agency Projects, with proposals due by 12:00 PM on June 5, 2025, through the OhioBuys online platform. The project is scheduled for completion by October 3, 2025, with a power transmission outage window from August 25, 2025, through October 3, 2025.

The contract opportunity emphasizes participation from Ohio-certified vendors, with potential preference for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Funding for the project is anticipated to come from state funds and potentially the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with detailed cost estimates covering personnel, site preparation, safety, plugging, and restoration activities. Specific financial provisions include crop damage payments (corn at $920/acre, soybeans at $560/acre, wheat at $480/acre) and various contingency line items. Contractors must adhere to strict safety protocols, environmental controls, and traffic management requirements, while complying with Ohio administrative codes and federal regulations. The project emphasizes environmental restoration and proper waste disposal, with comprehensive documentation and reporting requirements. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed quantity sheets and line-item estimates suggest a significant investment in orphan well plugging infrastructure and environmental remediation.