Orphan Well - Washington 16 Amendment 1

The State of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has posted a competitive contracting opportunity for the Washington 16 Project - Orphan Well Program (CSP900922) in Washington County, Ohio. This project involves the plugging of sixteen (16) idle and orphaned oil and gas wells in order to correct imminent health and safety risks to the public and environment, as required by state statute. The Scope of Work outlines the technical specifications and unit-price based pricing structure for the well plugging activities. Proposals are due by April 11, 2024, and the contract will be awarded through a competitive bidding process. This is a mission-critical project funded by the State of Ohio and the federal Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.

The contracting opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value or budget for the project is not explicitly stated, but the Scope of Work and pricing structure indicate this is a substantial infrastructure investment by the State of Ohio to address public health and environmental concerns related to these orphaned oil and gas wells in Washington County.