The DPW Facilities - Environmental Resources unit of Charles County Government is dedicated to safeguarding public health and environmental integrity through the sustainable management of waste, water infrastructure, and natural resource systems. Its core mission centers on maintaining resilient mun...
The DPW Facilities - Environmental Resources unit of Charles County Government is dedicated to safeguarding public health and environmental integrity through the sustainable management of waste, water infrastructure, and natural resource systems. Its core mission centers on maintaining resilient municipal services that protect local ecosystems and community well-being, with a strategic focus on solid waste handling, waterway preservation, and litter prevention. Key initiatives include the responsible processing of yard and municipal waste, the maintenance and rehabilitation of critical water and sewer structures, and the implementation of community-based environmental stewardship programs to reduce pollution and enhance public spaces.
The agency procures a narrow but essential range of services centered on environmental operations, primarily contracting for solid waste collection, water and sewer line construction, and materials recovery facility operations. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitation processes, with a preference for performance-based agreements that ensure service quality, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational efficiency. Procurement vehicles are standardized across public works and environmental service categories, with an emphasis on transparent, open competition.
Primary procurement activity targets NAICS codes 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), and 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities), reflecting a clear operational focus on waste stream management and aquatic infrastructure resilience. The agency does not employ set-asides or diversity preferences in its contracting, relying instead on open competition to secure qualified vendors with proven technical capacity in environmental services. Vendor relationships are transactional but regulated, prioritizing compliance with state environmental standards and operational reliability.
Located in La Plata, Maryland, the unit operates under the Charles County Department of Public Works, serving as the primary entity responsible for environmental infrastructure maintenance across the county. It utilizes standard municipal procurement frameworks, including sealed bidding and request-for-proposal mechanisms, to acquire essential services that support public health and environmental sustainability.
