Well Installation and Well Abandonment (2022-CR-35W)

The state of Virginia, specifically involving Buchanan County and Arlington CDP, has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID: 684819d92f71262b690d0c56) for Well Installation and Well Abandonment services under solicitation 2022-CR-35W. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive well-related services, including new well installation and the systematic abandonment of existing wells. The contract requires professional expertise in groundwater infrastructure, geological assessment, and environmental compliance. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities in drilling, well construction, site restoration, and adherence to state and local regulatory standards. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2025, with proposals due by June 18, 2025, providing bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical assessments for such projects would likely include technical competence, past performance, proposed methodology, safety protocols, and cost-effectiveness.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder classifications. However, given the technical nature of well installation and abandonment services, respondents will likely need specialized licensing, certifications, and demonstrated experience in groundwater infrastructure projects. Potential bidders should possess appropriate geological, environmental, and engineering credentials relevant to well construction and decommissioning activities. The contract appears to be open to qualified private sector engineering and environmental service firms with proven capabilities in well-related infrastructure work. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided information, similar municipal and county-level well infrastructure projects typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the scope, number of wells, and complexity of installation and abandonment requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documentation to understand the precise technical specifications, geographical constraints, and submission requirements for this Virginia state and local contract opportunity.