ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Licking 9 - 4 Wells

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management is soliciting bids for a comprehensive orphan well plugging project in Licking County, specifically in Mary Ann Township. This procurement involves the complete remediation of four orphan wells: Banks Carrie #1, Everett Burchard #1, Davis J R #4, and Shannon JR #1. The project scope encompasses extensive site work including mobilization, site access development, well preparation, drilling or cleaning out, full well plugging, and comprehensive removal and disposal of all associated casing, tubing, equipment, and production materials. Contractors must be pre-qualified on the CSP900922 State Contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Banks Carrie #1 well location. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with strict requirements for submission through OhioBuys and adherence to all specified qualifications. Project completion is mandated by November 20, 2026, or June 30, 2027, whichever occurs first, with contractors required to commence work within six months of the Letter to Proceed and begin on-site activities within fourteen days of pre-construction site marking.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the solicitation emphasizes contractor qualifications and past performance with Division and Agency projects. Bidders must submit mathematically and materially balanced pricing that includes all labor, equipment, materials, overhead, indirect costs, and profit. The quantity sheet indicates estimated material and service quantities across multiple categories, including mobilization, earthwork, stone materials, road matting, site safety measures, wellhead control, and various contingency line items for potential specialized drilling operations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the work suggests a significant project investment. The ODNR reserves the right to reject offers that do not meet submission requirements, including failure to attend the pre-site meeting, submission of conditional offers, or indications of scheduling conflicts with other Division projects. Contractors must be prepared to provide extensive documentation and demonstrate capability to handle complex well plugging and site restoration activities.