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Sealed bids will be received by the Charles Town Utility Board for the Maintenance Building until 10:00 AM, prevailing local time, on May 22, 2026 at the Charles Town Utility Board Office at 661 South George Street, Suite 101, Charles Town, WV 25414, at which time, date and place such Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of the construction of a three (3) bay garage building with approximate dimension of 70-ft long by 44-ft wide. The building will be a pole building type structure and will include a small office space and single user bathroom.

Bidding Documents including specifications are on-file and available for review during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) at the offices of Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 3121 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained, upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, for each set by calling Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. at 814-943-5214. Electronic Bidding Documents may be also be obtained at no cost by emailing Angie Balliet at aballiet@gdfengineers.com. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons names and addresses that are on record as having obtained the Contract Documents. Bidding documents including specifications and addenda must be obtained directly from the Engineer for a bid to be considered.

The Successful Bidder will be required to comply with any and all applicable local and State of West Virginia rules, regulations, and laws, including but not limited to the West Virginia Drug Free Workplace Act.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bank; or Bid Bond naming as payee or obligee, as applicable, the Charles Town Utility Board in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid as security for proper execution of the Agreement and submitting other documents as required by the Bidding Documents. The Successful Bidder will be required to execute the Agreement and to furnish performance and payment bonds, each of said bonds to be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, all in the respective forms provided in the Bidding Documents. The Contractor also will be required to furnish evidence of insurance coverage as required by the Bidding Documents. No refund will be given for returned documents.

All bonds shall be executed by sureties named in the current list, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties in Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Government Financial Operations, U.S. Treasury Department and shall be acceptable to the Charles Town Utility Board and the State of West Virginia. The surety executing bonds must be licensed in West Virginia to transact surety insurance, and to be authorized to transact business in the State of West Virginia.

The successful bidder will be required to possess a valid State of West Virginia Contractor’s License and will be required to pay a 2% B&O tax to the City.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the Specifications.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at 10:00 AM on May 13, 2026 at the Charles Town Utility Board office with a site visit afterwards.

All Bids shall be in a sealed envelope and plainly marked as follows:

CHARLES TOWN UTILITY BOARD
661 South George Street, suite 101
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414
BID FOR:    MAINTENANCE BUILDING

The Charles Town Utility Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or items therein, to waive any defects or irregularities in the Bids, and to accept any Bid which, in its judgment, is for its best interest.

Bids shall remain open for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of Bid opening unless award is delayed by a required approval from a governmental agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which event the Bids shall remain open for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of Bid opening.

Charles Town Utility Board selects Paul Mantello as General Manager

 
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) is pleased to announce Paul Mantello will serve as the utility’s new General Manager. Mantello brings more than a decade of leadership in municipal utility operations and infrastructure management to the position.  

Mantello previously served as Town Administrator in Middletown, Maryland, managing water and wastewater utility services and more than 50 capital projects for 5,200 residents. Before that, he served as Town Manager for the Town of Boonsboro, securing over $14 million in grants for critical water and wastewater infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has secured millions of dollars in outside funding for public infrastructure. 

Mantello’s experience aligns closely with CTUB’s core philosophy that growth pays for growth. Mantello has consistently pursued grant funding and developer-cost mechanisms to ensure that infrastructure expansion does not burden the ratepayers who already depend on the system. 

“Paul will be a valuable addition to our team,” said board chair Brent Manuel. “His background aligns well with CTUB’s goal of keeping utilities reliable and affordable for all Jefferson County residents.”  

CTUB serves communities across Jefferson County, providing essential water and wastewater services to residential and commercial customers. The Board has consistently prioritized keeping rates affordable for existing customers while ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with the community’s growth. This is a balance Mantello has successfully managed throughout his career. 

“I am honored to join the Charles Town Utility Board and eager to build on its strong track record of keeping utilities affordable while delivering critical infrastructure improvements for Jefferson County residents,” said Paul Mantello, incoming General Manager. 

Mantello holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French from Hood College, along with a Project Management Professional certification. He is an active member of the Maryland Municipal League and the Maryland Rural Water Association. 

Mantello will assume the role of General Manager on April 20. 

PUBLIC NOTICE

CHARLES TOWN UTILITY BOARD

REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING PROPOSAL

The City of Charles Town, West Virginia, by and through its Utility Board (“CTUB”), is in the process of selecting an engineer to provide engineering services for a project to extend public water and sewer service to the vicinity of the Summit Point Motorsports Park in Jefferson County.  Professional services will include the following items: preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report; design of the water and sewer infrastructure system improvements; preparation of bidding and contract documents; participation in the solicitation and evaluation of bids; assistance in obtaining easements and other property if necessary; surveying and mapping; preparation of all necessary permit applications; construction administration and construction inspection; and long-term planning. 

Procurement of these services shall be made in accordance with Section 5G of the West Virginia Code.  Contracts are to be awarded on a lump sum/fixed fee basis.  Experience with design/build engineering and projects in West Virginia is mandatory.  Grant awards may be part of the project funding, and firms should be familiar with 24 CFR Part 85. All engineering firms interested in being considered must submit five copies of a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, and related experience.

The object of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm that will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily.  A committee of representatives as determined by CTUB shall evaluate the statements of qualifications and performance data and other information submitted by interested firms and select a minimum of three firms which, in the committee’s opinion, are best qualified to perform the desired service.  Selected respondents will be interviewed and the committee shall conduct discussions to evaluate the information presented.  The committee shall then rank in order of preference no less than three professional firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required and shall commence scope of services and price negotiations with the firm considered to be the most qualified.  Should the committee be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified, at a fee determined to be fair and reasonable, price negotiations with the firm of second choice shall commence.  Failing accord with the second most qualified firm, the committee shall undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm.  Should the committee be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the firms in order of their competence and qualifications, it shall continue negotiations in accordance with these procedures until an agreement is reached. 

Please submit all requested information to:

Charles Town Utility Board
Attn: Ashley Stottlemyer
661 S. George Street
Charles Town, WV 25414

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2026.  If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposals must be enclosed in another envelope with the project name and Engineering Services Proposal highlighted on the outside of the outer envelope and must allow for sufficient time for mailing to reach the above-referenced address prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals.  Interviews will be conducted and final selection of a firm will be made during the month of April or May 2026.

Attention is directed to the fact that funding sources for the proposed projects may include, but not be limited to, various federal and state funding sources, examples of which include the West Virginia Infrastructure Council, Rural Utilities Service, SRF, EDA, ARC, or HUD SCBG funding.  All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by these agencies and the State of West Virginia as pertaining hereto.  The selected firm will be required to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, President’s Executive Order 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement, Access to Records provisions, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, where applicable.

The City of Charles Town, by and through its Utility Board will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in the contract award and reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all proposals.

CTUB will not enter into an agreement for engineering services unless, in CTUB’s sole opinion, project funding is imminent or actually received which is sufficient to allow CTUB to complete the project.  If sufficient funding is received or anticipated, this contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be the most advantageous to CTUB, price and other factors considered.  CTUB will conduct negotiations on an individual project basis following the hierarchy of rankings as determined during the selection process.  CTUB reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.

Responsible for accurate utility billing information and related matters; processes and maintains water/sewer utility accounts and transactions; accesses utility billing paperwork and computer database for customer billing records; processes and maintains accounts receivable; late notices; terminations and debt collection; first point of contact for phone calls. Provides clerical support for the Utility Management Team and other departments as necessary.

Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent computer and customer service skills; experience in utility billing is a plus.  Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, but additional business education is preferred. Compensation determined by qualifications, experience and education. 

For more information, contact the Human Resource Manager at 304-885-0010 or astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.  Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail to astottlemyer@ctubwv.com or fax to 304-725-7150. 

For a full copy of the job description, click below.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Charles Town Utility Board is accepting applications for the position of a Class II (or higher) Water Operator. Will perform a wide variety of skilled technical duties to operate, maintain and repair the water treatment facilities and systems, perform routine analysis and keep operational records.

Position is full time with benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, basic life insurance, optional and/or dependent life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and paid vacation/sick leave/holidays. 

Salary consideration based on qualifications and experience.

For more information, contact the Human Resource Manager at 304-885-0010 or astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.  Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail to astottlemyer@ctubwv.com or fax to 304-725-7150. 

For a full copy of the job description, click below.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The 1st Quarter of the 2026 Pipeline Newsletter published by the West Virginia Public Service Commission is now available on their website. To view, click here.

The Charles Town Utility Board is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Utility Worker I.  Performs a wide variety of journey-level duties involved in the installation, servicing, repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related facilities; and performs related work as assigned. Performs duties related to the water and sewer utility including construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of mains, services and all aspects of metering. May be assigned to reading water meters in an orderly and timely manner, checking and repairing damaged or malfunctioning water meters and handling water meter or service complaints. Manual labor experience and understanding of operational and maintenance equipment desired. 

Position is full time with benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, basic life insurance, optional and/or dependent life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays and retirement. Salary consideration based on qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact the Human Resource Manager at 304-725-2316 or astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.  Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail to astottlemyer@ctubwv.com or fax to 304-725-7150. 

For a full copy of the job description, click below.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Job Title: Water and Wastewater Utility General Manager

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Position: Utility General Manager

Employer: Charles Town Utility Board, West Virginia

Application Deadline: Open until filled with first review of applications scheduled for March 13, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits: Contract position starting at $110,000+ depending upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave and retirement.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Charles Town Utility Board, Attn: Chairman, 661 S. George Street, Suite 101, Charles Town, WV 25414. Applications submitted by email should be sent to Ashley Stottlemyer at: astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.

Description: The Charles Town Utility Board of Directors is seeking an experienced, strategic, and motivated professional to lead its full-service, multi-jurisdictional water and wastewater utility system. The system provides services to approximately 10,700 sewer and 7,700 water customers and serves almost 20,000 people. The combined annual budget for the system is nearly $13 million.

Primary responsibilities include all duties of the “CTUB Manager” as set forth in the Charles Town Utility Board enabling ordinance at 147.01, 147.05, and 147.07; preparing and monitoring annual budgets; developing long- and short-term goals and objectives; recommending and implementing approved programs and policies; monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the system and operations; leading and developing staff; ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements; managing and financing system improvements; and public outreach and communications with community and interested stakeholders.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, public administration or management, engineering, or a closely related field desired, Public Engineer or Master’s degree preferred. Five years of experience working directly in the fields of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and/or wastewater treatment preferred. Equivalent experience working in a closely related utility field may be considered. Three years of management or advanced supervisory experience and some experience working with regulatory agencies on utility-related matters preferred.

For the complete job description, please click the link below.

For questions regarding this job opportunity, please call City Hall at 304-725- 2311.

Yesterday afternoon, the Charles Town Utility Board accepted the resignation of Utility Manager Kristen Stolipher. Kristen served our community for more than eight years, first as Assistant Utility Manager before being named Utility Manager in 2020.

Kristen has put in long hours to provide high quality, affordable services to our customers, all the while navigating a complex regulatory structure and competitive marketplace. Her commitment to following the Board’s “growth pays for growth” policy has ensured that the utility can continue to grow without burdening long-time CTUB customers.

Please join us in thanking Kristen for her service to Charles Town.

The Board has named April Shultz Interim Utility Manager. The Board will update the community on the search for a new Utility Manager in the week ahead.

The 4th Quarter of the 2025 Pipeline Newsletter published by the West Virginia Public Service Commission is now available on their website. To view, click here.