Adam Atamian

Adam Atamian serves as a key procurement liaison for the City of San Clemente, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver resilient public infrastructure and municipal services. In his role, he manages the acquisition lifecycle for large-scale civil construction projects, primarily focused on transportation and water infrastructure. His responsibilities include soliciting bids, evaluating technical proposals, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations, and overseeing contract execution for highway, street, and bridge construction initiatives. Atamian plays a central role in aligning procurement activities with the city’s strategic goals of enhancing mobility, public safety, and environmental sustainability through targeted capital improvements. Atamian works directly with general contractors and specialized civil engineering firms experienced in public works construction, including those with expertise in earthwork, drainage systems, and concrete infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in municipal infrastructure delivery, particularly those capable of meeting Caltrans and local permitting standards. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, rigorous bid evaluation, and adherence to transparent, competitive bidding processes. Atamian’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, the agency’s procurement framework remains accessible to all qualified bidders, encouraging broad market participation through clear solicitation requirements and standardized evaluation criteria. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—encompassing new construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roadways, culverts, retaining walls, and related hydraulic structures. Atamian’s technical expertise lies in evaluating engineering designs, construction methodologies, and project delivery models such as design-bid-build, ensuring compliance with Caltrans specifications and federal environmental review requirements.