Aaron Edgar

Aaron Edgar serves as the primary procurement contact for the City of Fargo’s Construction Division, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure projects critical to public safety and long-term resilience. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contracting activities for transportation, water, and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations. His responsibilities include soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for construction, engineering, and utility modernization efforts aligned with the city’s strategic infrastructure renewal goals. He is the central point of contact for vendors seeking opportunities in public works procurement within the Fargo metropolitan area. Aaron maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors specializing in civil construction, engineering services, and utility infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in water and sewer line installation, sewage treatment facility upgrades, and commercial building construction. His contracting approach emphasizes technical competency, past performance, and adherence to municipal standards, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate reliability and regulatory compliance. Aaron’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” He does not currently prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on competitive, merit-based award decisions. This approach aligns with the agency’s emphasis on technical delivery and infrastructure integrity over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses remain eligible and actively participate in open solicitations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction) and 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities), with significant activity also in engineering services (541330), commercial building construction (236220), and sign manufacturing (339950). Aaron specializes in procuring complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects requiring coordination between civil engineers, utility providers, and construction contractors to ensure seamless integration of new and rehabilitated systems.