ORPHAN WELL – OIL AND GAS PROJECTS

The State of Ohio is seeking to pre-qualify contractors to provide services for exploring, plugging, locating, stabilizing, remediating, and restoring in connection with abandoned or Orphan Well Projects. The scope of work includes Plugging and Exploratory Projects, with the intent of providing information that will lead to a formal and separate Plugging Project. Contractors will be required to have certain equipment available in the event that Exploratory Projects aggravate the well's current condition. The Agency will determine the wells that will be included in the Project on an as-needed basis. Key requirements include: • Experience in oil and gas well projects • Capability to perform the required services • Equipment and resources to complete the projects • Ability to work with the Agency to determine the scope of work for each project • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Some of the key tasks and deliverables include: • Exploratory work to evaluate the equipment, materials, and conditions of Orphan Wells • Plugging and locating wells • Stabilizing wells prior to plugging • Remediating well sites • Restoring the land surface disturbed by plugging The State will evaluate proposals based on factors such as experience, capability, and cost.