Orphan Contract Work

Overview

The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Orphan Fund (SOGOF) Procurement Program works with engineering and consulting firms, selected by a procurement process through the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement and posted on SaskTenders. These engineering and consulting firms (known as prime contractors) are hired to complete all required work on orphan sites, including but not limited to: site access, field services, abandonment and decommissioning; and remediation and reclamation.

Prime contractors are selected through a competitive process, which adheres to interprovincial trade agreements including the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) and the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). The Orphan Fund Procurement Program is committed to using the most cost-effective approach in its procurement practices.

All prime contractor vendors, who are the successful bidder of a project under the Orphan Fund Procurement Program, must sign a Saskatchewan Orphan Contract Agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Resources, which specifies the scope of the work, terms and conditions, cost, payment, etc.

The Contract Agreements are in effect for a multi-year term and are divided into four major work streams:

1. well and facility access;
2. field services;
3. well abandonments/facility decommissioning; and
4. site reclamation

Guidance

Orphan prime contractor competitions are advertised on SaskTenders. Competitions include, but are not limited to:

• Abandonment of an upstream well (i.e. downhole and/or cut and cap);
• Decommissioning of upstream facility sites;
• Site Restoration;
• Remediation;
• Reclamation;
• Conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with Directive PNG016: Acknowledgement of Reclamation (AOR) Guideline;
• Conducting a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with the Directive PNG016;
• Conducting a Detailed Site Assessment in accordance with the Directive PNG018: Detailed Site Assessment Requirements;
• Well and Facility Access consents;
• Field Services - reasonable care and maintenance related to orphaned or abandoned upstream wells and facility sites (i.e. securing sites, weed management, equipment salvage and emergency response);
• Obtaining landowner release via the Landowner Acknowledgement Form; and
• Preparation and submission of an AOR Application on behalf of the Orphan Fund.

Eligibility

NOTE: Prime contractors manage and source all subcontractors and are responsible for ensuring the work is completed as defined in the contract agreement. A listing of all prime contractors is posted below.

The minimum requirements that prime contractors must have and maintain prior to submitting proposals on any procurement competitions posted on SaskTenders include:

• Employ and keep current all safety programs or safety management systems;
• Maintain a minimum of $2 million Comprehensive General Liability Insurance;
• Maintain a minimum of $1 million Automotive Liability Insurance;
• Be registered with the Workers Compensation Board (WCB); and
• Where applicable, hold a valid Saskatchewan or home province Certificate of Recognition (COR) or Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR). The COR/SECOR must be issued by the Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association or Energy Safety Canada (Saskatchewan). For out-of-province Proponents who do not have COR/SECOR issued in Saskatchewan, a Letter of Equivalency issued by one of the aforementioned associations will be accepted. All conditions in the letter must be adhered to by the proponent.
• All mandatory requirements will be specified within the procurement documents.

The Ministry may ask for proof of eligibility before signing any agreement.

Current SOGOF Prime Contractors

• Engineering and Consulting Services for Well/Flowline Abandonments and Site Decommissioning (RFSQ 8338, Ending March 31, 2026)

• 360 Engineering & Environmental Consulting Ltd.
• Classic Oilfield Service Ltd.
• Codeco-Vanoco Asset & Liability Management Inc.
• Profoxx Asset Retirement Management Ltd.
• West Environmental Ltd.

• Environmental Consultants (RFSQ 8884, Ending March 31, 2028)

• Keneco Environmental Inc.
• MDG Consulting & Environmental Ltd. & W3M Environmental Joint Venture
• Millennium Land Ltd.
• Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc.
• North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc.
• Trace Associates Inc.

• Well and Facility Access (RFB 8975, Ending March 31, 2028)

• Scott Land & Lease Ltd.
• Straub Land Ltd.
• Vertex Professional Services Ltd.

• Field Services (RFP 8989, Ending March 31, 2027)

• Classic Oilfield Service Ltd.

How to Apply

Prime Contractors

Proposal submissions are made through SaskTenders for competitions related to the Orphan Fund Procurement Program. Watch the SaskTenders website for notification and posting of Orphan Fund program work related postings.

Subcontractors

All subcontractor procurement and hiring is the responsibility of the prime contractors.