Invitation for Bid: Plugging, Remediation, and Reclamation of Orphaned Wells

The Mississippi Oil and Gas Board is seeking a contractor to assist with the plugging, remediation, and reclamation of orphaned oil and gas wells in the state of Mississippi. The contractor will be responsible for providing services, including plugging, remediation, and reclamation, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the MSOGB and the IIJA's Orphan Well Program. The contractor must have experience in emergency response and management, environmental response and management, risk assessment and safety, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Mississippi. The contract is expected to begin on June 1, 2026, and end on May 31, 2027. Key responsibilities include: • Plugging, remediation, and reclamation of orphaned oil and gas wells • Coordination with other MSOGB contractors • Assessment and reporting of environmental hazards and contamination • Support and assistance with federal requirements, including reporting, documenting, outreach, and accounting needs • Performance of all work in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards • Compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and ordinances.