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RFP: Routine Utility Operations Support Services Request for Proposals

COUNTY OF CUMBERLANDIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Oct 5, 2026·Posted Sep 22, 2026

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AI takeaways

Cumberland County, NC is soliciting proposals for routine utility operations support services including water meter reading, utility project inspection, staff training, fire hydrant installation and repair, and utility plan review.
The place of performance is North Carolina (NC).
Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 5, 2026, and must be submitted to the Public Utilities Department or by email to Amy Hall.
Written questions are due by 2:00 PM on September 28, 2026, submitted to Amy Hall at ahall@cumberlandcountync.gov.
The procurement method is RFP (Request for Proposals) and award will be based on best overall value.
The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2027, unless terminated or extended.
Requirement: At least one proposed key staff member shall hold an active North Carolina A-Distribution water operator certification.
Requirement: At least one proposed key staff member shall hold an active Grade IV Collections (CS-4) wastewater certification.
Requirement: The vendor must have at least 10 years of successful comparable public-utility experience.
Requirement: The vendor must provide evidence of insurance meeting final County requirements.

Term: from execution date of this…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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Location:

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Solicitation

8029c056-7fb6-f111-aaac-001dd803db57

600600UTE

Method

RFP

Duration

from execution date of this contract through, 30th day of June, 2027

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide qualified supervision, personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials for authorized utility operations support services.
Perform water meter reading, utility project inspection, County staff training for water and sewer line repair, fire hydrant installation and repair, and limited utility plan review as assigned by task order.
Submit a signed Execution of Proposal (Attachment A) and all required forms, a cost proposal with fully burdened rates, and documentation of personnel credentials including NC A-Distribution and Grade IV wastewater certifications.
Provide three to five comparable references from the past five years and a technical approach for each scope category including quality control, safety, documentation, and emergency response.

Posted Scope of Work

The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. Services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

Special instructions: Questions due 9/28

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. Services include water meter reading (residential, commercial, industrial meters), utility project inspection of water distribution and wastewater collection construction, County staff training for water and sewer line repair, fire hydrant installation and repair, utility plan review for constructability and conformance with County standards, and emergency/on-call support. No minimum quantity is guaranteed; services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

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Questions & answers

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What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 5, 2026, as per the clock located in the Public Utilities office.

Who is the contact for questions and where should they be submitted?

Written questions must be submitted to Amy Hall at ahall@cumberlandcountync.gov no later than 2:00 PM on September 28, 2026.

What are the minimum certification requirements for key staff?

At least one proposed key staff member must hold an active North Carolina A-Distribution water operator certification, and at least one must hold an active Grade IV Collections (CS-4) wastewater certification.

What is the contract term?

The term of the agreement is from execution date through June 30, 2027, unless sooner terminated or extended.

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The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. Services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

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RFP: Routine Utility Operations Support Services Request for Proposals

COUNTY OF CUMBERLANDIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

13days left

Due Oct 5, 2026·Posted Sep 22, 2026

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AI takeaways

Cumberland County, NC is soliciting proposals for routine utility operations support services including water meter reading, utility project inspection, staff training, fire hydrant installation and repair, and utility plan review.
The place of performance is North Carolina (NC).
Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 5, 2026, and must be submitted to the Public Utilities Department or by email to Amy Hall.
Written questions are due by 2:00 PM on September 28, 2026, submitted to Amy Hall at ahall@cumberlandcountync.gov.
The procurement method is RFP (Request for Proposals) and award will be based on best overall value.
The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2027, unless terminated or extended.
Requirement: At least one proposed key staff member shall hold an active North Carolina A-Distribution water operator certification.
Requirement: At least one proposed key staff member shall hold an active Grade IV Collections (CS-4) wastewater certification.
Requirement: The vendor must have at least 10 years of successful comparable public-utility experience.
Requirement: The vendor must provide evidence of insurance meeting final County requirements.

Term: from execution date of this…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Want to know if you can be bonded for this project? Get prequalified.One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show the GC or agency

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Contact the buyer

CHRISTINE DUCHENEAUX

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

8029c056-7fb6-f111-aaac-001dd803db57

600600UTE

Method

RFP

Duration

from execution date of this contract through, 30th day of June, 2027

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide qualified supervision, personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials for authorized utility operations support services.
Perform water meter reading, utility project inspection, County staff training for water and sewer line repair, fire hydrant installation and repair, and limited utility plan review as assigned by task order.
Submit a signed Execution of Proposal (Attachment A) and all required forms, a cost proposal with fully burdened rates, and documentation of personnel credentials including NC A-Distribution and Grade IV wastewater certifications.
Provide three to five comparable references from the past five years and a technical approach for each scope category including quality control, safety, documentation, and emergency response.

Posted Scope of Work

The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. Services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

Special instructions: Questions due 9/28

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. Services include water meter reading (residential, commercial, industrial meters), utility project inspection of water distribution and wastewater collection construction, County staff training for water and sewer line repair, fire hydrant installation and repair, utility plan review for constructability and conformance with County standards, and emergency/on-call support. No minimum quantity is guaranteed; services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

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Documents

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 5, 2026, as per the clock located in the Public Utilities office.

Who is the contact for questions and where should they be submitted?

Written questions must be submitted to Amy Hall at ahall@cumberlandcountync.gov no later than 2:00 PM on September 28, 2026.

What are the minimum certification requirements for key staff?

What is the contract term?

The term of the agreement is from execution date through June 30, 2027, unless sooner terminated or extended.

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Construction Services

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Questions due 9/28

Contact Name

CHRISTINE DUCHENEAUX

Description

The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. Services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

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vendor@nc.gov

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The selected firm shall furnish qualified supervision and personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, communications, documentation, and incidental materials required for authorized work. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. Services will be assigned by task order, work authorization, or another County-approved method.

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10/5/2026 2:00 PM

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