AIA James Giresi

AIA James Giresi serves as a key procurement lead for the Borough of Madison, New Jersey, overseeing the acquisition of commercial and institutional construction services critical to the municipality’s infrastructure resilience and public facility modernization. In this role, Giresi manages the full lifecycle of construction contracts—from needs assessment and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with municipal priorities such as building rehabilitation, utility upgrades, and transportation infrastructure maintenance. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance community safety and quality of life through durable, code-compliant public works projects. Giresi maintains a broad network of qualified general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in municipal construction environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional building construction, prioritizing vendors with strong safety records, local presence, and demonstrated capacity to deliver complex public works under strict regulatory oversight. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and contractor accountability to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Giresi’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This approach prioritizes technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains compliant with all federal and state small business participation requirements. While he does not target specific set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his solicitations remain accessible to all qualified bidders, fostering a level playing field for firms of all sizes. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing renovations, new builds, and structural upgrades to municipal buildings, schools, and public service facilities. Giresi specializes in procurements involving HVAC modernization, ADA compliance, roofing systems, and energy-efficient building envelopes, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with building codes, construction standards, and public works project delivery methods.