Summary
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued a direct solicitation to plug nine orphan wells in New Haven (Sec 31-33) with work to be performed in Gratiot County (and potentially Montcalm County). The scope includes well plugging operations, rig operations and associated labor (roustabout, heavy equipment operator, tool hand, etc.), equipment and rental charges (BOPs, drill bits, workstrings, power swivel units), cementing services, and waste disposal for fluids/contaminated soil; bidders must provide unit pricing, a project timeline (10-hour workday assumption), and comply with DOL wage determinations. The solicitation is posted on Michigan's Advantage4 procurement system under Opportunity ID DS-761-260000000035-1 and has a posted date of June 29, 2026 with a response deadline shown on the buyer system listing as July 21, 2026.