ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Wood County #9 - 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 Wood County, specifically in Portage and Bloom townships. The project encompasses comprehensive well plugging services, including mobilization, site access, well site development, drilling or cleaning out wells, storage and disposal of materials, equipment decommissioning, and full site restoration. The specific wells to be addressed are M. Cooper #1, Mid Valley #1, Mid Valley #2, and Baney #1. To be eligible, contractors must be active on the CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the M. Cooper #1 Entry Point. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with proposals due by 12:00 PM on May 22, 2025, through the OhioBuys online platform. The project is expected to be completed within six months of the effective date or by June 30, 2026, and will be funded through state resources and potentially Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Standard Terms and Conditions document does encourage participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Order 2008-13S Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Contractors must meet rigorous qualification standards, including maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation includes contingency-based pricing with line items for various project components such as mobilization, site safety, well preparation, plugging, site restoration, and material disposal. Potential additional work may include specialized services like fishing, milling, and hydrogen sulfide safety team services. The project requires strict compliance with Ohio administrative codes and regulations governing well plugging operations, and successful bidders must demonstrate comprehensive safety protocols and documentation capabilities.