Texas DIR/ESBD #582-26-00333-2

Plugging and Abandonment of Marginal Oil & Gas Wells and Methane Measurement Services for Texas

This opportunity seeks contractors for the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas wells: - Government Buyer: - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Scope of Work: - Plugging and abandonment of marginal conventional oil and gas wells across Texas - Pre-plugging and post-plugging methane emission measurements by independent entities - Site restoration and remediation after plugging - Key Requirements: - Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Texas Railroad Commission Statewide Rules - Adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage standards - Detailed reporting and documentation - Subcontracting with independent entities for methane measurement, following DOE NETL Methane Measurement Guidelines and the TxMCW Methane Measurement Plan - Funding and Value: - Maximum contract obligation of $123,897,075.00, funded by federal grants - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable: Contractors must coordinate with grantees for site selection and ensure all methane measurement results are reported directly to TCEQ

Description

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is implementing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Methane Emission Reduction Program (MERP) grant funds through the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW). The program funds projects that reduce methane emissions by permanently plugging and abandoning marginal conventional oil and gas wells. The contractor will perform plugging and abandonment tasks and subcontract methane measurement tasks. Well sites are selected through a separate grant program. The project period ends no later than September 30, 2028, and responders must meet specific criteria and contractual requirements.

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