# North Carolina eVP #600600UTE

Cumberland County Utility Operations Support Services Solicitation

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 600600UTE
**NAICS:** 237110, 541690, 541330, 541620

Cumberland County Public Utilities Department is seeking qualified firms to provide scheduled and on-call utility operations support services.
- Government Buyer:
  - Cumberland County, North Carolina
  - Public Utilities Department
  - Contact: Amy Hall, Public Utilities Manager
- Services Requested:
  - Water meter reading for residential, commercial, and industrial accounts
  - Construction and maintenance inspection of water and wastewater projects
  - Competency-based training for County staff in water and sewer line repair
  - Fire hydrant installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair
  - Limited technical review of utility plans for water and wastewater improvements
  - Emergency and on-call support, including after-hours response
- Requirements:
  - Vendors must provide qualified North Carolina-certified personnel
  - All supervision, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, and documentation must be furnished by the vendor
  - 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; no electronic bids allowed
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned
- Notable Details:
  - The County may award one or multiple contracts, or none, based on its best interest
  - Services cover both routine and emergency utility operations
  - Safety and proper documentation are emphasized throughout the scope

### Description

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, for routine utility operations support services. The selected firm will provide qualified supervision, personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized utility work. Services include water meter reading, construction and maintenance inspection, utility repair training, fire hydrant installation and repair, and limited utility plan review. No minimum quantity is guaranteed, and services will be assigned by task order or other County-approved methods. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow instructions in the attachments.

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