Abbie Sherman

Abbie Sherman serves as a procurement specialist within the Vermont Department of Transportation’s infrastructure program, operating under Enman Kesselring Consulting Engineers. In this capacity, she manages the acquisition of specialized transportation infrastructure materials and equipment critical to the state’s civil engineering initiatives. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for culvert systems, slope stabilization components, drainage infrastructure, and pavement-related materials—all aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure the structural integrity and long-term safety of Vermont’s transportation network. She primarily handles commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement under the 423860 NAICS code, focusing on merchant wholesalers who supply durable, engineered transport infrastructure products. Sherman maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of merchant wholesalers and specialty suppliers of transportation infrastructure materials. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven track records in delivering ASTM- and AASHTO-compliant products, including reinforced concrete culverts, geosynthetic slope reinforcement systems, and corrosion-resistant drainage components. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and timely delivery to support seasonal construction timelines. Sherman’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market competition and leveraging broad vendor capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms. Her approach prioritizes technical suitability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 423860, encompassing merchant wholesalers of transportation equipment and non-motor vehicle supplies. She specializes in procuring civil engineering materials used in roadway and drainage infrastructure, including precast concrete structures, geotextiles, erosion control systems, and stormwater management components. Her expertise centers on ensuring compliance with state and federal transportation standards, with deep familiarity in materials science and infrastructure lifecycle requirements.