Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #600600UTE
Cumberland County Utility Operations Support Services RFP
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
600600UTE
NAICS
237110, 541690, 541330
Cumberland County Public Utilities Department is seeking qualified firms to provide scheduled and on-call utility operations support services. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Public Utilities Department, North Carolina - Contact: Amy Hall, Public Utilities Manager - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Water meter reading for residential, commercial, and industrial accounts using County-approved devices and software - Utility project inspection for water distribution and wastewater collection construction, repair, and capital improvements - County staff training in water and sewer line repair, including classroom and hands-on instruction - Fire hydrant installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement - Limited utility plan review for technical and constructability compliance - Emergency and on-call support with after-hours response and mobilization - Notable Requirements: - Personnel must be North Carolina-certified and qualified - Services are assigned by task order or work authorization; no minimum quantity is guaranteed - Proposals must include credentials, technical approach, references, and fully burdened rates - Strict adherence to submission instructions and communication restrictions - Contract Details: - Term from execution through June 30, 2027, with possible early termination - Proposals valid for 120 days - County may award one or multiple contracts, or none, based on its best interest
Description
Cumberland County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for scheduled and on-call utility operations support services. The County seeks a safety-focused firm to supplement County staff with utility operations including water meter reading, construction and maintenance inspection, utility repair training, fire hydrant installation and repair, and limited utility plan review. The contract will be awarded by task order or work authorization with no minimum quantity guaranteed. The County may make one or multiple awards or no award based on its best interest.