A.E. Harrison

A.E. Harrison serves as a procurement specialist within the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, providing strategic guidance to state and local government entities on compliant, efficient contracting practices. In this role, Harrison supports public agencies in navigating federal and state procurement regulations, developing solicitation documents, and executing contract awards that align with Mississippi’s infrastructure and public service priorities. Their work centers on commercial and institutional building construction projects, ensuring that procurement processes enhance community development, workforce readiness, and long-term asset sustainability. Harrison acts as a critical liaison between contracting officers and project stakeholders, fostering transparency and regulatory adherence across the procurement lifecycle. Harrison collaborates closely with a broad network of construction contractors, design-build firms, and general contractors licensed in Mississippi, facilitating competitive bidding and contract administration. While no single vendor dominates their portfolio, Harrison consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in public-sector construction, including those with expertise in ADA compliance, energy-efficient building systems, and facility modernization. Their working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, pre-qualification standards, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet public safety and quality benchmarks. Harrison’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of procurements designated as non-set-aside. This approach prioritizes broad market access and value-driven selection over socioeconomic set-asides, though small and medium-sized businesses are actively encouraged to participate through technical assistance and bid preparation support. While no formal 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are applied, Harrison promotes equitable opportunity by ensuring solicitation requirements are clear, accessible, and aligned with market capabilities. The primary focus of Harrison’s procurement activity is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. This includes the acquisition of new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for public buildings such as schools, municipal offices, and community centers. Their technical expertise spans building codes, construction methodologies, and project delivery systems like design-bid-build and construction management at risk, ensuring acquisitions meet both functional and regulatory standards.