Orphan Well New Haven Energy Sec 4 - 14 Wells) Gratiot Co -

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is soliciting bids for orphan well plugging and site restoration services on 14 wells in the New Haven Energy Section 4 area, Gratiot County, under a direct solicitation (DS 260000000033), with proposals due July 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Only contractors awarded prior contracts through RFP# 210000000834, 220000000547, 220000001850, 220000002631, or 240000000951 are eligible to bid. Attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern at the New Haven Compressor Station is required for proposal submission eligibility.

The scope encompasses plugging, drilling, re-drilling, and site restoration at 14 wells operated by New Haven Energy LLC. Site work includes removing non-dirt lease roads with seeding, removing gates and obstructions, tree trimming for access, disconnecting and capping flowlines, and equipment removal. Contractors must submit comprehensive pricing for all 68 line items in Schedule B (covering labor by classification, equipment rental, materials, and lump-sum site tasks) and provide project timelines broken into minimum categories of Site Prep, Mobilization/Demobilization, Plugging, and Site Restoration. Work is anticipated to begin in late fall or winter.

All work must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Approved wage rates include Welder at $41.00 per hour plus $40.00 in fringe benefits; Electrician, Roustabout Laborer, Toolpusher, Power Swivel Operator, and Cementer at approved rates; and nine additional classifications at $39.57 per hour plus $25.25 in fringe benefits. Wages must be paid no less than weekly.

Evaluation criteria are equally weighted: key personnel (25%), business-owned equipment (25%), company technical experience and ability (25%), and vendor questions worksheet responses (25%). Proposals scoring 80 or more technical evaluation points are eligible for award; selection is based on best value, considering timeline and pricing. Written questions are due July 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with answers posted by July 16.