Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable serves as the primary financial and procurement liaison for the Dedham Westwood Water District, overseeing the execution of contractual obligations related to water infrastructure and utility operations. While not a formal contracting officer, this role plays a critical function in ensuring compliance with fiscal controls, verifying invoice accuracy, and facilitating timely disbursement for services rendered under public works and utility contracts. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize potable water and wastewater systems by enabling the smooth financial flow necessary for infrastructure rehabilitation, treatment upgrades, and system resilience projects. They typically handle post-award administrative tasks for construction, engineering, and utility maintenance contracts, acting as the final checkpoint before vendor payment authorization. Contractor relationships are managed through rigorous verification of deliverables and compliance with contract specifications, primarily with firms engaged in water line construction, site preparation, and treatment facility operations. While no single vendor dominates the award landscape, Accounts Payable consistently interfaces with civil engineering contractors, utility construction firms, and environmental service providers who meet state and federal regulatory standards. The relationship model is transactional yet compliance-driven, emphasizing documentation integrity, performance validation, and adherence to bid specifications rather than long-term strategic partnerships. Set-aside preferences are uniformly non-targeted, with 100% of procurements classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a procurement strategy focused on technical merit, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications. There is no discernible preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other small business designations, reflecting a mission-driven approach prioritizing infrastructure reliability and regulatory adherence above socioeconomic targeting. The agency’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110) and sewage treatment facilities (221320). Technical expertise lies in potable water distribution, PFAS mitigation infrastructure, and underground utility installation, with occasional engagement in drilling-related activities (213111) for well field development. The role demands deep familiarity with state water regulations, ANSI/NSF standards, and construction contract administration.