2025 Bootstrap Oil Orphaned Well Plug & Abandonment & Site Restoration

The State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Oil and Gas Conservation Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to perform plugging and surface restoration for three orphaned wellsites located in Sheridan County, Montana. The contract was awarded to Welter Consulting, Inc. The scope of work includes plugging and reclaiming three orphaned wells in Northeastern Montana. The contract is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP document, including the requirement for the contractor to comply with the Montana Procurement Act and the State's prevailing wage requirements. Key aspects of the contract include: • Plugging and surface restoration of three orphaned wellsites • Compliance with the Montana Procurement Act and prevailing wage requirements • Requirement for the contractor to provide a detailed cost proposal and qualifications document • Evaluation of proposals based on factors such as cost, experience, and qualifications • Award of the contract to the apparent successful offeror, Welter Consulting, Inc.