Adam Holloway

Adam Holloway serves as a procurement lead for OWASA, the public utility agency responsible for water and wastewater infrastructure across North Carolina. In this capacity, he manages the acquisition of civil construction services critical to maintaining and modernizing the region’s aging water and sewer systems. His role centers on ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while advancing OWASA’s mission of sustainable resource management. Holloway primarily oversees competitive procurements for civil infrastructure projects, with a focus on design-build and construction management at-risk delivery methods. He works closely with engineering and operations teams to align contracting strategy with long-term capital improvement plans and environmental resilience goals. Holloway’s contractor relationships are primarily with civil construction firms specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure, including those with expertise in pipeline rehabilitation, pump station upgrades, and stormwater management systems. While no specific vendor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, his procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with contractors holding specialized certifications in hydraulic engineering and underground utility construction. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, safety compliance, and schedule reliability over cost alone, reflecting OWASA’s mission-driven approach to infrastructure investment. Holloway’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified and capable firms regardless of socioeconomic designation, prioritizing technical proficiency and proven performance in complex civil works. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on merit, experience, and capacity to deliver mission-critical infrastructure. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction — which encompasses large-scale water and sewer main installations, trenchless technologies, and related earthwork. Holloway’s expertise lies in managing complex public works contracts involving subsurface utility coordination, environmental permitting, and regulatory adherence under EPA and NCDENR standards. His domain knowledge spans gravity sewer systems, pressure mains, and treatment facility access infrastructure, positioning him as a key steward of OWASA’s physical asset portfolio.