ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Morrow County #8 - 4 Wells Plugged & 2 Wells Plated

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management is soliciting bids for a comprehensive orphan well plugging and plating project in Morrow County, Ohio. The procurement involves plugging four orphan wells and plating two additional wells, which requires extensive site preparation, mobilization, well site development, and complete restoration of disturbed areas. Contractors must be active on the CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Green JAS H Location. The project scope includes full site access, well plugging, storage and disposal of materials, decommissioning of equipment, and comprehensive site restoration. Specific well locations include the Green JAS H, Smith #1, Lemmon Unit #1, E.B. Hershberger #1, Hull-Corwin Unit #1, and H.&K. Lemmon #2 wells. Bid submissions are due by 12:00 PM on June 5, 2025, through the OhioBuys platform, with a project completion deadline of November 14, 2025, and a specific requirement that work on the Green JAS H well must be completed by August 29, 2025.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who is active on the specified state contract and meets all evaluation criteria. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the state's Standard Terms and Conditions document emphasizes commitment to minority and diverse business participation, encouraging contractors to purchase goods and services from Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. The project appears to be funded through state resources with potential Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds. Insurance requirements include minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability and automobile liability, with statutory workers' compensation limits. Bidders must be in good standing with all Division and Agency Projects and must have completed the required pre-bid meeting. The project includes contingency items for specialized operations such as H2S safety teams, alternative well control, fishing, and milling, with crop damage compensation included for approximately 5.18 acres across different site locations.