ODNR, Division of Oil & Gas OWP Morrow 9 - 3 Wells

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is soliciting bids for a project involving the plugging and plating of three orphan wells located in Morrow County, specifically within the Lincoln and Gilead Townships near Mount Gilead, Ohio. The contract requires the contractor to mobilize, develop well site access, drill or clean out the wells, plug them, and manage the storage and disposal of all materials and equipment related to the wells' decommissioning. Additionally, the contractor must remove and dispose of all casing, tubing, well and production equipment, and restore any areas disturbed during the project. All bidders must be active on an existing CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110) and have met prerequisites, including attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the Dumbaugh #2 site on State Route 61. The solicitation (SRC0000036603), posted on January 27, 2026, closes for responses on February 19, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all evaluation criteria and maintains good standing with the Division and other agency projects. The contractor must demonstrate compliance with specific evaluation and award requirements and hold a valid NAICS code 213112 classification, reflecting oil and gas well drilling activities. Despite some difficulties accessing associated online resources due to server errors, the procurement outlines a clear scope involving well plugging, environmental restoration, and regulated disposal activities.