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, located in Randolph County, West Virginia. The procurement is an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) soliciting comprehensive well plugging and site reclamation services for an abandoned oil and/or natural gas well. The project requires a three-person minimum crew and includes 29 detailed line items covering mobilization, site preparation, equipment usage, material procurement, and environmental remediation. Required equipment includes an excavator, vacuum water truck, power tongs, and specialized environmental protection materials such as absorbent booms, pads, and plastic sheeting. Key deliverables include plugging the well, complete site restoration, and adherence to strict environmental protection standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 20, 2025, with technical questions accepted until August 22, 2025. The final bid submission is due electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform by October 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with the entire project expected to be completed within a 90-day contract period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents. The project does not appear to have predetermined preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business concerns. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation indicates the contract will be structured as an Agency Purchase Order with comprehensive requirements for vendor qualifications, including maintenance of a drug-free workplace and appropriate insurance coverage. The documents do not specify an exact total contract value, but the extensive line-item breakdown suggests a complex project with multiple cost components, including 60 hours of crew time, 4,300 feet of tubing, 500 cement units, and 50 tons of limestone gravel. Vendors must submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid and performance bonds of 100% of the contract value. The project is funded through the state's environmental protection budget, with payment made in arrears upon receipt of proper invoices and verification of completed work.