Aaron Frankenfeld

Aaron Frankenfeld, as Transportation Planning Director at the Lake Champlain/Lake George Regional Planning Board, leads the strategic procurement of transportation and infrastructure planning services critical to regional sustainability. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of technical studies, engineering analyses, and capital improvement planning that support watershed resilience, multimodal accessibility, and comprehensive land use integration. His procurement activities directly advance the agency’s mission to empower local governments with data-driven planning tools and infrastructure solutions. Frankenfeld typically manages contracts for transportation modeling, environmental impact assessments, and regional mobility planning, ensuring alignment with state and federal grant requirements and long-term regional goals. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Frankenfeld’s procurement patterns indicate a reliance on professional engineering firms and construction consultants with expertise in transportation infrastructure and environmental compliance. He engages with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-phase planning studies and implementation support, often requiring interdisciplinary teams with credentials in civil engineering, geographic information systems, and public engagement. His working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical rigor, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to sustainable design principles. Frankenfeld’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic set-asides, though it does not preclude participation from small, medium, or disadvantaged businesses that meet stringent performance criteria. His approach prioritizes quality, compliance, and regional impact over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s technical advisory role rather than economic development mandates. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep engagement with transportation planning, traffic analysis, and environmental engineering. He also procures highway and bridge construction services (NAICS 237310) and educational facility infrastructure planning (NAICS 611110), demonstrating a cross-sector approach to community resilience. Frankenfeld’s expertise spans transportation equity, watershed-sensitive design, and federal-aid compliance, making him a key technical authority in regional infrastructure procurement.