Cleaning Out and Plugging Twenty‑Four Orphan Gas Wells – OOGM 26‑1

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a qualified contractor to clean out and permanently plug twenty‑four abandoned (orphan) gas wells in Hamilton Township, McKean County. The work includes well‑plugging to DEP specifications, site restoration, waste management, and extensive reporting. Bids must be submitted electronically, include a 10 % bid bond, and comply with numerous federal and state labor, safety, and Buy‑America requirements. The contract period is one year (365 calendar days) from the official start date, with liquidated damages of $350 per day for delays. • Clean out and permanently plug 24 orphan gas wells (approximately 1,400‑1,700 ft deep) to PA 25 Code standards. • Provide site preparation, erosion‑and‑sediment‑control measures, and restore each well site to at least 70 % vegetative cover. • Submit weekly activity logs, daily electronic briefings, and a final Well‑Site Restoration Report within 60 days of site completion. • Comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, Buy‑America domestic‑content requirements, and maintain required insurance (minimum $500K public‑liability per occurrence). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 23 June 2026 at the Powerhouse Historic Site (SR 321); bid bond required; bid opening 23 July 2026; contract value estimated $1‑5 M.