When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $4,000,000.

It was issued by Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Program administration firm with water infrastructure or utility experience. Experience managing lead service line replacement or environmental compliance programs. Familiarity with government or public authority contracting. Capacity to coordinate stakeholder communication, documentation, and reporting. Regional presence in Ohio or the Midwest preferred.

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Third Party Administrator Service for Lead Service Line Replacement

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPosted: May 9th, 2026Deadline: June 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Government authority in Cincinnati, Ohio is soliciting third-party administrator services for a lead service line replacement program. Pre-bid meeting and question submission deadlines are scheduled in May 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registrant under Vendor Self Service (VSS) at time of award
Must provide proposal surety in the amount of 10% of the proposal value
Must provide performance surety in the amount of 100% of the annual contract value
Must meet 6% MBE and 5% WBE subcontracting goals
Must complete and submit Form DEI 147
Must be a Taxpayer in Good Standing with the City of Cincinnati
Must have adequate competent staff to manage multiple projects at any one time
Must demonstrate bonding capacity with a letter from current surety

BUDGET

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$4,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: May 8th, 2026

Pre-Submission meeting: May 21st, 2026

Deadline for written questions: May 28th, 2026

Submissions Due in Bonfire: June 18th, 2026

City initiates negotiations with preferred Offeror: July 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 28th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Greater Cincinnati Water Works

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide third-party administrator services for a lead service line replacement program.

The selected firm will support administration of services related to lead service line replacement. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by May 28, 2026. The proposal deadline is June 18, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 28, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $4,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Program administration firm with water infrastructure or utility experience
Experience managing lead service line replacement or environmental compliance programs
Familiarity with government or public authority contracting
Capacity to coordinate stakeholder communication, documentation, and reporting
Regional presence in Ohio or the Midwest preferred

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