ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas – OWP – Federal Project – Ashtabula 16F - 8 Wells

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management is soliciting bids for a federally funded orphan well plugging and restoration project in Ashtabula County. This procurement encompasses the plugging and decommissioning of eight orphan wells located across five townships (Conneaut, Geneva, Jefferson, Kingsville, and Saybrook), with work including mobilization, site development, well cleaning and plugging, equipment removal, material disposal, and comprehensive site restoration. Deliverables include completion of all plugging operations in compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, removal and proper disposal of all casing, tubing, and production equipment, contaminated material management, and full restoration of disturbed areas. Required qualifications include active status on a CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110), attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Turner #1 well site (GPS coordinates 41.950196, -80.575428), and good standing with all Division and Agency Projects. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with project completion required by June 30, 2027, or one year from the Notice to Proceed, whichever is sooner, and work must commence within six months of contract award. The bid submission deadline is March 26, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to suppliers already active on the CSP900922 statewide contract, which effectively limits competition to pre-qualified vendors meeting specific criteria. The project is subject to Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing of materials including steel, iron, aluminum, and other specified products, as well as compliance with federal funding requirements for contractors and subcontractors. All contractors must submit payroll reports with invoices demonstrating compliance with prevailing wage rates applicable to Ashtabula County. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, though contractors must provide detailed pricing based on the quantity sheet and unit rates specified in the Scope of Work. Additional requirements include proof of equipment capability, maintenance of secondary containment systems, daily safety meetings, and environmental monitoring including air quality testing and absorbent boom placement where required.