Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids to clean out and permanently plug twenty‑two (22) orphan natural‑gas wells in Keating Township, McKean County. The work includes well‑site preparation, mobilization/demobilization of plugging rigs, cement and bentonite placement, waste handling, site restoration, and compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations. The contract is a lump‑sum/ unit‑price hybrid with an estimated value of $1‑5 million and a term of 365 calendar days. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 18 August 2026 and submit their bids electronically by 17 September 2026. A 10 % bid bond submitted through Tinubu (formerly SurePath) is required.
• Scope: Clean out, plug, and restore 22 orphan gas wells (≈1,200‑1,600 ft deep) in McKean County, PA.
• Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting 18 Aug 2026 (mandatory); bid deadline 17 Sep 2026; contract duration 365 days; liquidated damages $350 per day for overruns.
• Requirements: Bid bond (10 % of total), digital ID, compliance with Davis‑Bacon, OSHA, EPA, and Pennsylvania labor statutes; required attachments include anti‑collusion affidavit, worker‑protection certification, and federal‑funding notice.