Orphan Well - Noble 14

The state of Ohio, through the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is competitively bidding a contract opportunity for the Orphan Well - Noble 14 Project in Noble County, Ohio. The project involves plugging one (1) idle and orphaned well to address imminent health and safety risks to the public and environment, as required by state statute. The Scope of Work includes the development of the well locations, plugging the orphan wells, removal of flow lines and production equipment, and site restoration. The contractor must attend a pre-site meeting, and the project must be completed within 6 months or by June 30, 2025. Offers must be mathematically and materially balanced, and the Division will select the lowest qualified offer. Payments will be made based on completed work, and the contractor must maintain an up-to-date work schedule. The use of domestic steel and other materials is required for federally funded portions of the project.

This contract opportunity is mission critical to protect the public and environment, and no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the budget range for the project is not provided in the available information.