Orphan Well - Ashtabula 12

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is seeking a contractor to execute the Ashtabula 12 Project through a competitive bid process on OhioBuys (CSP900922). This orphan well plugging project targets two idle and abandoned well sites located in Ashtabula County's Monroe and Colebrook Townships, with the primary objective of mitigating imminent health and safety risks to the public and environment. The project requires comprehensive well site development, including mobilization, access preparation, well plugging, material storage and disposal, equipment decommissioning, and site restoration. Contractors must commence work within three months of contract end and complete the project by June 30, 2025, or within six months of the effective date, whichever occurs first. The scope of work mandates strict adherence to safety protocols, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention measures, and well obstruction assessment. Bidders must comply with domestic steel requirements and Buy American Act provisions for federally funded projects, and the Division will retain 5% of total payment until final site stabilization is achieved.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the documentation. The project will be competitively bid, suggesting open participation for qualified contractors with appropriate capabilities in well plugging and environmental remediation. Payment will be structured based on unit prices and lump sum amounts, with the total project budget not specifically enumerated in the provided materials. The procurement is mission-critical, as plugging orphan wells is mandated by state statute, indicating potential ongoing or future similar projects. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in well plugging, environmental restoration, safety compliance, and ability to work within strict regulatory frameworks. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project is part of Ohio's broader Orphan Well Program, suggesting potential recurring opportunities for qualified environmental remediation and well plugging service providers.