Wellmaster Newaygo & Mecosta OW Plug Project 22 wells

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a wage determination for the “Wellmaster‑Newaygo and Mecosta Well Plugging Project,” covering 22 orphan wells in Newaygo and Mecosta Counties, Michigan. The scope includes site clearing, rig setup, wellbore cleaning, cementing, removal of abandoned equipment, and final site restoration (grading, mulching, seeding). The determination lists specific labor classifications (e.g., rig operator, cementer, heavy equipment operator) with hourly and fringe benefit rates. This information is required for any contractor bidding on the plug‑and‑abandon project to ensure compliance with Davis‑Bacon wage rules. • 22 oil‑ and gas‑well plug and abandonment sites. • Full site remediation: brush removal, equipment removal, cementing, logging, grading, mulching, seeding. • Detailed labor classifications and wage rates (hourly + $15‑$17 fringe). • Contract number DS270000000007; solicitation number DS‑761‑270000000007‑1. • Issued by Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes & Energy – Geologic Resources Management Division, with wage determination authority from U.S. Department of Labor. • No explicit bid dates, pre‑bid meetings, or submission deadlines are provided; interested firms must contact the agency for further procurement details.