Ahdem Sarki

Ahdem Sarki serves as the primary procurement lead for the County of Ulster, overseeing the acquisition of essential facilities support services that underpin the county’s public infrastructure and operational resilience. In this role, Sarki manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from needs assessment and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain community well-being through reliable municipal services. Their work directly supports the maintenance and modernization of county facilities, including emergency response centers, senior service hubs, and public safety infrastructure, making them a critical link between operational needs and contracted technical execution. Sarki engages with a broad network of vendors specializing in facilities management, custodial services, grounds maintenance, and building systems support. While no single contractor dominates the award landscape, the procurement pattern reflects a preference for established regional service providers with proven capacity to deliver consistent, compliant, and scalable support across multiple county sites. Relationships are typically long-term and performance-driven, emphasizing responsiveness, regulatory adherence, and cost-effective service delivery without reliance on exclusive partnerships. Sarki’s contracting approach reflects a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on broad market access and value-driven selection criteria rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-aside mechanisms, the nature of the services procured inherently supports local service providers, many of whom qualify as small businesses through their operational scale. The agency’s procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting deep expertise in managing outsourced operational maintenance functions. Sarki specializes in acquiring janitorial, waste management, HVAC servicing, security monitoring, and preventive maintenance contracts—services critical to the continuous operation of public buildings and community facilities. Their domain knowledge ensures that contracted services meet stringent public health, safety, and accessibility standards.