ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Vinton County #4 - 10 Well Plugged

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management is soliciting bids for a comprehensive orphan well plugging project in Vinton County, specifically targeting 10 individual well sites located in Brown and Swan Townships. The project requires a qualified contractor who is active on a CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and includes extensive scope of work involving mobilization, site access, well site development, drilling/cleaning out, and complete plugging of ten orphan wells. Mandatory project deliverables include full well plugging operations, storage and disposal of all generated materials, decommissioning and removal of all casing, tubing, production equipment, and affiliated lines, and complete site restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the specified location (3919'14.49", -8225'4.38"), and proposals are due by July 10, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who has completed the pre-bid meeting and maintains good standing with Division and Agency Projects. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, safety protocols, and environmental restoration requirements outlined in the detailed Scope of Work document.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors must meet standard state registration and compliance requirements. Contractors must have appropriate insurance coverage as detailed in the Standard Terms and Conditions document, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through state funds and potentially the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, with comprehensive quantity sheets indicating significant resources allocated for cement, well control fluids, and contingency line items. The project timeline requires completion within one year of the effective date or by June 30, 2027, with work expected to commence within eight months of the contract's end. Interested vendors must submit offers online through OhioBuys and demonstrate expertise in orphan well plugging, environmental management, and site restoration techniques. The project encompasses ten specific wells, including those owned by Thomas Rannells, James & Delbert Wareheim, James Conley, and others, with a strong emphasis on minimal environmental disruption and precise restoration to pre-construction conditions.