Adam STROTT

Adam Strott serves as a key procurement lead within Allegany County Government, overseeing the acquisition of critical public infrastructure services aligned with the county’s mission to enhance civic resilience and planning capacity. His role centers on managing competitive procurement processes for water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement statutes while supporting long-term infrastructure modernization goals. Strott is responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of water mains, stormwater systems, and related civil works, working closely with engineering, planning, and public works departments to align contractual deliverables with comprehensive land use and environmental sustainability objectives. Strott maintains a consistent contracting pattern with qualified general contractors and specialized civil construction firms experienced in municipal utility systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he engages a broad base of licensed contractors with proven track records in underground utility installation, trenchless technology, and hydraulic infrastructure repair. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive sealed bidding under Maryland’s public works statutes, fostering transparency and accountability in vendor selection. Strott’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability and cost-efficiency in mission-critical infrastructure delivery, rather than socioeconomic preferences, though all vendors must still comply with prevailing wage and affirmative action requirements under federal and state law. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—where he procures services including pipeline replacement, pump station upgrades, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and stormwater detention system enhancements. Strott’s expertise lies in managing complex civil construction contracts requiring adherence to EPA and Maryland Department of the Environment standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with design-build delivery methods, performance specifications, and infrastructure lifecycle management.