ARFQ-0313-DEP2600000090-3 | Tyler Co. Well Plugging Package - Group B

The contract involves the plugging and reclamation of abandoned oil and gas wells in Tyler County, West Virginia, under the designation Group B, issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection as an Agency Purchase Order. The solicitation mandates comprehensive well plugging services for multiple identified API-numbered wells, including mobilization, site preparation, road construction if necessary, permanent plugging in compliance with issued permits, and full reclamation of earth disturbances, with recontouring, backfilling, and revegetation governed by the E&S Field Manual. All work must adhere to strict technical, safety, and environmental standards, including methane and hydrogen sulfide detection, bat habitat protection during critical seasons, wetland and stream crossing controls using air bridges and erosion mats, and mandatory safety meetings with defined emergency protocols. The contract is a fixed-period agreement effective upon receipt of a separate Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory 180-day performance window. Payment is contingent upon submission of weekly certified payrolls, including a signed Statement of Compliance under Davis-Bacon Act requirements, with all workers paid weekly at prevailing wage rates, and requires submission of specific forms including IR-9D progress reports, IR-11A and IR-9C2 field notes, and weekly subcontractor lists for work exceeding $25,000. The successful vendor must provide 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds, proof of insurance maintained throughout the contract term, and a valid West Virginia contractor’s license, and is prohibited from using used or refurbished materials unless explicitly permitted. All contract terms supersede vendor forms and documents, and no assignment or modification is valid without written consent from the Agency, the Attorney General’s office, and the vendor. Post-plugging success is determined through methane emissions testing conducted by an Agency-provided Qualified Measurement Specialist no fewer than 60 days after completion, with any detected leak triggering an enforceable warranty requiring prompt remediation and a modified WR-38 filing. Oversight is provided by an independent Supplemental Quality Assurance Officer and State Oil and Gas inspectors who document compliance via designated forms, and failure to meet administrative, legal, financial, or licensing criteria—including federal or state debarment, outstanding environmental enforcement actions, unpaid state debts, or delinquent workers’ compensation—results in automatic bid disqualification. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with submissions required exclusively through the wvOASIS VSS Portal prior to the July 7, 2026 deadline, and the vendor must