ARFQ-0313-DEP2600000088-3 | Lewis Co. Group A - South Well Plugging Package

The contract ARFQ-0313-DEP2600000088-3, titled Lewis Co. Group A - South Well Plugging Package, is a solicitation issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil & Gas, for the plugging and reclamation of multiple oil and gas wells in Lewis County, West Virginia, identified by specific API numbers. The work is governed under a fixed-period contract with a performance duration of 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, and the contract structure allows for up to three one-year renewal terms, subject to mutual written consent and approval by the agency and Attorney General’s office. All work must comply with federal mandates including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates, requiring weekly certified payrolls via WH-347 forms, as well as adherence to OSHA safety standards, particularly regarding hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) detection and safety planning. Environmental protections must follow the Endangered Species Act, including restrictions on tree trimming during bat roosting seasons and erosion controls near waterways. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at each well location, with final administrative acceptance issued by the DEP upon review of documentation and successful field inspection, including methane emissions testing using equipment with a minimum sensitivity of 1 gram per hour. The contractor is responsible for all permitting, site preparation, well plugging, environmental restoration, and must remedy any nonconforming work during a six-month guarantee period. The contract is subject to strict bonding requirements, mandating a 5% bid bond, and 100% performance and labor and material payment bonds prior to award, along with proof of insurance maintained throughout the term. Subcontractors performing over $25,000 in work must be disclosed before award, and substitution requires prior written approval; prime contractors remain fully liable for subcontractor compliance. Organizational conflict of interest provisions prohibit any interest that could compromise impartial performance, and an antitrust assignment clause requires the vendor to transfer all such claims to the state. The state enforces a domestic steel preference, requires compliance with the Israel boycott certification, and treats all submissions and contract terms as public records with no confidentiality allowed. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per working day apply for delays, excluding approved extensions and winter shutdowns. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS portal by the deadline of July 1, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET