Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000041396
Ohio DNR Solicits Exploratory Work Contracts for Orphan Wells (2027 Project SE)
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000041396
NAICS
213112
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is seeking contractors for exploratory work on orphan wells under the OWP - Exploratory 2027 Project SE. - Government Buyer: - Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management - Scope of Work: - Exploratory work on orphan wells to inform future plugging contracts - Three regional contracts will be awarded based on Ohio's map - Contractors must be active on CSP900922 and in good standing with the Division - Products & Equipment Requested: - Equipment rental (cost plus basis) - Dozers with operators (80-150 hp and 150-200 hp) - Excavators with operators (100 hp) - Backhoes with operators (100 hp) - Services Requested: - Equipment operator services - Site supervision and supervisor travel - Site crew (multiple personnel levels) and crew travel - Per diem for meals and lodging - Equipment mobilization/demobilization mileage - Quantities: - Equipment rental: 2,500 units - Each equipment/operator combination: 8 units - Site supervision and crew: 16 units each - Travel and per diem: 10-100 units depending on line item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No site review, only contractor review - Invoicing based on unit prices; quantities are undetermined - Contractors must provide equipment capable of addressing aggravating well conditions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Contract Structure: - Regional contract awards; unit-based invoicing
Description
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, is seeking contracts for exploratory work on orphan wells as part of the 2027 project. The work involves evaluating orphan wells to inform future plugging contracts, with regional contracts based on Ohio's map. The project will award three contracts regionally, with work orders specifying tasks and invoicing based on unit prices. Equipment must be available to address aggravating well conditions, and no site review is required, only contractor review.