Oil and Gas Well Plugging and Remediation Services Qualified Vendors List (QVL)

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is establishing a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for oil and gas well plugging and remediation services, with applications due July 27, 2026. This is a qualification-based preapproval process rather than a single award procurement; vendors selected will be eligible to bid on individual plugging and remediation projects as the state issues quote requests.

Qualified vendors must demonstrate experience with well plugging operations, equipment capabilities, safety certifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with applicable environmental regulations for Missouri oil and gas operations. The state has divided Missouri into seven geographic regions (Central, Western, Eastern, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest), encompassing all 114 counties, to organize vendor qualifications and service delivery areas. The Department of Natural Resources will maintain and update the QVL periodically, allowing new vendors to apply and existing vendors to renew their qualifications.

Vendors selected for the QVL will receive standardized quote request templates for individual projects, streamlining procurement without requiring full competitive bidding for each assignment. Federal compliance is mandatory for any work involving federal funds, including debarment and suspension certifications, OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR Part 200), nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity compliance under Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Drug Free Workplace Act, whistleblower protections, patent rights under 37 CFR Part 401, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Contractors may be required to submit Single Audit Act reporting packages to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse if federal awards expended exceed established thresholds.