F--Gas/Oil Well Plugging at Cuyahoga Valley (NPS)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting bids for Gas/Oil Well Plugging and Site Reclamation at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA). This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to reclaim two orphaned oil and gas well sites, including plugging and abandonment, that predate the park's establishment. Bids are due by the date specified on the SF1442, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation to replug and abandon two orphaned oil and gas wells. Key tasks include constructing temporary access routes, performing hot taps, re-entering wells if necessary, plugging and abandoning wells according to Ohio state regulations, cutting surface casing, installing surface markers, measuring methane levels, cleaning up and removing all surface equipment and debris, filing necessary permits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and restoring the sites to their natural contour. Performance standards require meeting or exceeding ODNR or BLM onshore plugging requirements, proper storage and removal of fluids/cuttings, and strict adherence to spill contingency actions. Special attention must be given to protecting surrounding wetlands.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed, approximately April 8, 2026, to October 9, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 213112 (Size Standard: $47 Million)
- Wage Determination: Davis Bacon WD OH20260001, effective 01/02/2026, applies.
- Funding: The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds (FAR Clause 52.232-18 applies temporarily).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov by the date and time specified on the SF1442.
- Bid Opening: A virtual bid opening will be held on March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 10 AM ET (backup date February 24, 2026). Registration is required via email.
- Questions Due: February 24, 2026, by 5 PM Pacific.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
- Requirements: Bidders must be registered in SAM, acknowledge all amendments, submit a Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3M), and include a Subcontracting Worksheet to demonstrate compliance with FAR Clause 52.219-14.
Key Clarifications
The Statement of Work has been updated to clarify that wiring inside conduit should be copper AWG 12.