Indiana Department of Natural Resources - IDNR Project PKA Oil and Gas Orphan Well Plugging - 2026
Indiana DNR Division of Engineering | State of IndianaState · Indianapolis, IN- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jocelyne Brower
- (463) 304-1804
The 30-second brief
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for IDNR Project PKA, focusing on the identification and plugging of historical oil and gas orphan wells in Pike County, Indiana. The scope of work includes initial site characterization, emissions quantification where leaks are present, undergrowth clearing for heavy equipment access (drill rigs, cement trucks), excavation of a lined drainage pit for fluid capture, and plugging activities involving excavation to dig up casing and flowline risers to cut off 3 feet below ground level. No new construction will be completed. The project covers multiple wells including permit numbers 5820, 13747, 13748, 15992, 26829, 26951, 27022, 28045, 28890, 31823, 38028, 50861, 50862, 50873, 50874, 115246, 200195, and 400492.
Bit, Rig Operation, Rig Operation with Power Swivel or Spudder, Drill Collars, Tank Truck, Bulk Truck, Backhoe/Mini-Excavator, Dozer/Cat, Winch Truck, Liquid Oil Field Waste Disposal, Cement Pump Truck & set up charge, Cement, LCM cement additive, Cal seal, Wireline Service Set-up, Cement Bond Log, Perforations, Extra Shots to perforate well, Dump bailer run, Mobilization, Roustabout work per person, Welder/Torch, Performance Bond, Lined pit/surface pit, Land/crop damages, Rig mat/mud boat
Price
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Summary
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for IDNR Project PKA, focusing on the identification and plugging of historical oil and gas orphan wells in Pike County, Indiana.
The scope of work includes initial site characterization, emissions quantification where leaks are present, undergrowth clearing for heavy equipment access (drill rigs, cement trucks), excavation of a lined drainage pit for fluid capture, and plugging activities involving excavation to dig up casing and flowline risers to cut off 3 feet below ground level. No new construction will be completed. The project covers multiple wells including permit numbers 5820, 13747, 13748, 15992, 26829, 26951, 27022, 28045, 28890, 31823, 38028, 50861, 50862, 50873, 50874, 115246, 200195, and 400492.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
26- Bit
- Rig Operation
- Rig Operation with Power Swivel or Spudder
- Drill Collars
- Tank Truck
- Bulk Truck
- Backhoe/Mini-Excavator
- Dozer/Cat
- Winch Truck
- Liquid Oil Field Waste Disposal
- Cement Pump Truck & set up charge
- Cement
- LCM cement additive
- Cal seal
- Wireline Service Set-up
- Cement Bond Log
- Perforations
- Extra Shots to perforate well
- Dump bailer run
- Mobilization
- Roustabout work per person
- Welder/Torch
- Performance Bond
- Lined pit/surface pit
- Land/crop damages
- Rig mat/mud boat
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Performance Bond
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Pike County, IN
- Reported agency
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Indiana DNR Division of Engineering | State of Indiana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jocelyne Brower.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Indiana DNR Division of Engineering | State of Indiana in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jocelyne Brower at (463) 304-1804. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bit, Rig Operation, Rig Operation with Power Swivel or Spudder, Drill Collars, Tank Truck, Bulk Truck, Backhoe/Mini-Excavator, Dozer/Cat, Winch Truck, Liquid Oil Field Waste Disposal, Cement Pump Truck & set up charge, Cement, LCM cement additive, Cal seal, Wireline Service Set-up, Cement Bond Log,. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Indiana DNR Division of Engineering | State of Indiana?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Performance Bond. Review the full document from Indiana DNR Division of Engineering | State of Indiana for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pike County, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.