Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a qualified contractor to clean out and permanently plug twenty‑five (25) orphan natural‑gas wells located in Wetmore Township, McKean County. The work includes well‑bore cleaning, cement plugging to Department specifications, site restoration, and associated mobilization/demobilization of specialized equipment. The contract is a lump‑sum award valued between $1 M and $5 M, with a one‑year performance period and mandatory pre‑bid site visits. The solicitation requires a bid bond, compliance with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage determinations, Buy‑America domestic‑content preferences, and extensive environmental and safety documentation.
• Clean‑out and cement plug 25 abandoned gas wells (≈1,500‑2,600 ft depth each).
• Provide site‑specific erosion‑control, access‑road construction, and post‑plug site restoration to ≥70 % vegetative cover.
• Submit Notice of Intent, Plugging Certificates, daily logs, and final reports; comply with OSHA, PA environmental statutes, and federal Davis‑Bacon wage rules.
• Provide required bid bond, insurance, and ACH payment setup; adhere to liquidated‑damage provisions ($350‑$600 per day).