Aaron Edgar

Aaron Edgar serves as a procurement specialist within the City of Fargo’s Construction Division, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize critical civil infrastructure across transportation, water, and sewer systems. He manages the full lifecycle of public works contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and compliance, ensuring alignment with municipal standards and state regulatory frameworks. His acquisitions primarily focus on large-scale civil construction projects, including the rehabilitation of aging water distribution lines, highway and bridge infrastructure, and sewage treatment facilities. Edgar plays a pivotal role in translating public works priorities into legally compliant, competitively sourced contracts that deliver long-term resilience and operational efficiency. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented in the procurement record, Edgar’s portfolio consistently engages general contractors with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil construction, including firms experienced in trenchless technology, stormwater management systems, and reinforced concrete infrastructure. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in municipal infrastructure delivery, emphasizing safety compliance, project scheduling discipline, and environmental stewardship in vendor selection. Edgar’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through targeted set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on capability, past performance, and compliance with public works standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities). He routinely solicits services involving pipe relining, culvert installation, stormwater retention systems, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal and state construction codes, ASTM standards, and DOT specifications.