Mae Taylor

Mae Taylor serves as Finance and Customer Service Manager for the Dorchester County Water & Sewer Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing procurement operations aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure safe, resilient water and wastewater infrastructure. In her capacity as the primary procurement contact, she manages the acquisition of specialized technical services and critical infrastructure components, including testing laboratories, industrial valves, and construction materials essential for system rehabilitation and regulatory compliance. Her responsibilities span the full contract lifecycle—from needs assessment and solicitation development to vendor evaluation and contract administration—ensuring alignment with state and federal standards for public utility procurement. While no contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, Taylor’s procurement patterns suggest a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in environmental testing, industrial valve manufacturing, and aggregate material supply. She engages with contractors who possess technical certifications relevant to water quality analysis, corrosion-resistant valve systems, and ASTM-compliant construction aggregates, fostering partnerships grounded in compliance, reliability, and long-term service performance. Taylor’s contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and operational suitability over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes capability and compliance over certification-based set-asides, though she remains open to qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541380 (testing laboratories and services), 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing), and several mining and quarrying codes including 212311, 212312, and 212321. These reflect her domain expertise in securing materials and services critical to water system integrity—such as lab-certified water quality analysis, high-pressure industrial valves, and engineered aggregates for pipeline bedding and backfill. Her work ensures that infrastructure investments meet rigorous environmental and engineering standards.