IDNR Oil & Gas Well Plugging Master Contract - Zone 4

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a master contract for Zone 4 to engage qualified vendors capable of performing plugging and restoration work on multiple oil and gas sites across various counties in Illinois. The contract, identified by solicitation number 25-422DNR-DIREC-B-45055, was posted on October 8, 2024, with a response deadline of October 31, 2024. The project scope involves safely plugging abandoned wells and restoring the affected land to appropriate conditions, ensuring environmental protection and regulatory compliance. The contract value is estimated to range between 5 million and 15 million dollars, reflecting the scale and complexity of the work involved. Vendors interested in participating should contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Office of Mines and Minerals, which serves as the primary point of contact. The solicitation is open to qualified firms under NAICS code 213112, which pertains to support activities for oil and gas operations. More detailed information about the solicitation and bidding process can be accessed through the Illinois bid portal at the provided link. This contract aims to ensure the proper closure of oil and gas wells, mitigate environmental risks, and restore land integrity across multiple sites within Illinois.