Summary
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management) issued a federally-funded solicitation to plug and restore four orphan wells in Mercer County, Ohio. The contractor will perform mobilization, well access/site development, drilling or cleaning out and plugging of the specified wells, disposal of materials, decommissioning of well equipment, and restoration of disturbed areas while complying with Ohio Revised Code 1509 and federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The period of performance must be completed by October 31, 2026 or June 30, 2027 (whichever comes first), and bidders must meet specified contracting prerequisites and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting.