S. R. Hill Well Plugging Project

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Oil and Gas is seeking a contractor for the S.R. Hill Well Plugging Project through an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) in Ritchie County, West Virginia. The procurement involves comprehensive well plugging and site reclamation services for an abandoned oil and/or natural gas well with a total depth of 4,290 feet. The project requires a detailed scope of work encompassing 29 line items, including a three-person crew, mobilization and demobilization, site preparation, equipment rental (excavator, vacuum water truck, power tongs), material procurement (casing, tubing, cement, gravel), waste disposal, and complete site restoration. Key objectives include plugging the well in accordance with West Virginia Code 22-6-23 and 22-6-24, with a total project completion timeline of 90 days. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 20, 2025, with technical questions accepted until August 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm eastern time. Electronic bid submissions are required through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform, with the final bid due on September 25, 2025, at 10:30 am.

The solicitation requires contractors to submit bid bonds, performance bonds, and labor/material payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract value. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests that vendors must have significant technical capabilities in well plugging, environmental remediation, and heavy equipment operations. The project will require substantial equipment and expertise, including specialized machinery, environmental containment materials, and a minimum three-person crew with experience in oil and gas well closure. Though specific pricing is not disclosed, the 29-line item structure allows vendors to provide detailed unit pricing for each component of the project. The invoice and shipping address for all items is the Environmental Protection Office of Oil and Gas located in Charleston, West Virginia, indicating the centralized nature of the procurement process. The contact person for the solicitation is Herminio David Robles, who will oversee the vendor selection and contract administration.