The County of Cumberland is seeking a qualified firm to provide on‑call and scheduled utility operations support services, including water meter reading, utility‑project inspection, fire‑hydrant installation/repair, limited utility plan review, and staff training. Work will be assigned via task orders or work authorizations; no minimum quantity is guaranteed. The contract may be awarded to one or multiple firms and will run roughly nine months, ending June 30 2027. Vendors must submit a fully completed proposal package by 2:00 PM on October 5 2026 and may ask questions through September 28 2026.
• Provide water meter reading for residential, commercial, and industrial meters, record data, and report exceptions.
• Inspect water‑distribution and wastewater‑collection construction, maintenance, and capital projects; deliver daily reports, photos, and deficiency logs.
• Deliver hands‑on training to County staff on water‑ and sewer‑line repair, safety, and equipment use.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair fire hydrants, documenting all work and parts.
• Conduct limited constructability reviews of utility plans, providing written comments and attending meetings.
• Offer on‑call emergency support with defined response times and escalation procedures.
• Submit cost proposals with fully burdened hourly rates for all labor categories, equipment, materials, and call‑out fees.