Well Abandonment and Site Restoration ¿Patel¿ 1 (037-18960)

The California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to plug and abandon the Patel 1 oil well (API #037-18960) located at 324 Firmin Street in Los Angeles. This Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a comprehensive approach to well abandonment and site restoration in a predominantly residential area, with a focus on public safety and environmental remediation. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on February 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM and submit detailed proposals by March 9, 2016. The evaluation process will critically assess technical competence, with 70 points minimum required across three key areas: past performance on oil well abandonment contracts (20 points), experience with confined space projects (50 points), and site safety plan quality (30 points). Contractors must possess a current California General Contractor License (Type A) and demonstrate substantial technical expertise in well abandonment procedures.

The solicitation includes specific insurance requirements, mandating $2 million in general aggregate liability, $1 million in single occurrence liability, $1 million in automobile liability, and appropriate Workers Compensation coverage. A Small Business Preference of 5% will be applied in accordance with Government Code Section 14835, potentially advantaging smaller qualifying businesses. No Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference will be granted for this procurement. The proposed project start date is April 25, 2016, with the successful contractor expected to provide detailed cost breakdowns including traffic controls, overhead utility management, and equipment salvage credits for tubing and rods. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial investment in safely decommissioning the idle oil well and restoring the site to acceptable environmental and safety standards.