Adam Breest

Adam Breest serves as a procurement specialist for Winnebago County, Wisconsin, supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard public health and infrastructure through targeted construction and remediation initiatives. In his role, he manages the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction services, with a strong emphasis on lead abatement, hazardous material removal, and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. His procurement activities align with the county’s public safety priorities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and community health standards. He typically handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on specialty trade contractors engaged in structural renovation, plumbing, electrical, and environmental remediation services. Breest maintains a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in building construction and specialty trades, partnering primarily with established regional firms with proven experience in public-sector projects. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, safety compliance, and adherence to Wisconsin state construction codes. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated capacity in lead-safe work practices and sustainable renovation techniques, fostering long-term relationships based on performance and regulatory compliance. Breest’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing vendor competition and technical capability rather than socioeconomic classifications, though small businesses remain eligible and frequently participate as subcontractors or prime contractors under general procurement rules. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), encompassing renovations of public buildings, sewer and water line upgrades, and structural repairs requiring specialized trade expertise. He possesses deep technical knowledge of hazardous material abatement protocols, OSHA standards, and EPA lead-safe certification requirements, ensuring all contracted work meets stringent environmental and public health benchmarks.