Aaron McW

Aaron McW serves as a key procurement lead within the City of Bakersfield, overseeing the acquisition of critical public infrastructure and municipal services aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize transportation, water, and sewer systems. Responsible for managing competitive contracting processes under federal and state compliance frameworks, McW specializes in construction and capital improvement procurements, ensuring alignment with long-term public works planning and resilience goals. Their role involves evaluating bids, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring adherence to performance specifications for public works projects, with a focus on delivering safe, durable, and code-compliant infrastructure outcomes. McW’s contracting activities involve direct engagement with general contractors, civil engineering firms, and specialized utility construction vendors, typically through sealed bid and negotiated procurement methods. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, the procurement pattern indicates a preference for established firms with demonstrated experience in water and sewer line construction, as well as sign manufacturing for municipal signage systems. Vendor partnerships are formed through open competition, with emphasis on compliance, past performance, and local capacity. McW’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict adherence to open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated 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 preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the agency may still consider small firms through standard competitive bidding, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), driving the acquisition of trenching, pipe installation, stormwater management, and sewer rehabilitation services. A secondary focus on NAICS 339950 (Sign Manufacturing) supports municipal wayfinding and safety signage systems. McW’s technical expertise centers on civil infrastructure procurement, with deep familiarity in DOT standards, Caltrans specifications, and municipal engineering codes governing public works delivery.