Steve Chamberlin

Steve Chamberlin serves as Supervisor for the Public Works – Solid Waste Division in Wicomico County, Maryland, where he oversees the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized heavy machinery essential to the county’s solid waste infrastructure. In this primary contracting role, he is responsible for planning, soliciting, and awarding procurements that support landfill operations, material recovery, and equipment modernization. His acquisitions focus on industrial-grade equipment critical to waste handling, compaction, and leachate control systems, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and operational efficiency. Chamberlin works closely with engineering and operations teams to align procurement strategy with long-term infrastructure goals. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, Chamberlin’s procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with manufacturers and distributors of industrial material handling equipment, particularly those capable of delivering customized or heavy-duty solutions. He typically works with vendors who provide technical documentation, maintenance support, and warranty services aligned with federal and state safety regulations. His contracting approach favors established suppliers with proven track records in public sector waste management applications. Chamberlin’s office has a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and equipment performance over socioeconomic criteria, though small businesses are not excluded—they compete on equal footing based on compliance, reliability, and service readiness. His primary NAICS classification is 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, underscoring his specialization in procuring refuse collection vehicles, front-end loaders, landfill compactors, and material handling stackers. Chamberlin’s expertise lies in evaluating technical specifications for durability, emissions compliance, and integration with existing waste processing systems, making him a key liaison between engineering requirements and industrial equipment procurement in municipal solid waste operations.