AIA Jeff Sarmiento

AIA Jeff Sarmiento serves as a key procurement lead for Nevada Public Works, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure construction and facility modernization services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of capital improvement contracts, ensuring alignment with the state’s mission to enhance the safety, functionality, and accessibility of public buildings and utilities. His acquisitions primarily involve commercial and institutional construction, site preparation, and specialized sign manufacturing, all aimed at sustaining long-term operational resilience across state-owned facilities. He works closely with project engineers, facility managers, and compliance officers to align contracting strategies with capital improvement plans and regulatory standards. Sarmiento collaborates with a diverse pool of general contractors, specialty trade firms, and sign manufacturers, fostering relationships grounded in performance-based outcomes and code compliance. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in Nevada’s environmental and seismic construction standards. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and contractor accountability, with a preference for vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions across structural, mechanical, and site development scopes. Sarmiento’s contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued as non-set-aside procurements. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with state building codes. This approach ensures the broadest possible competition while maintaining rigorous quality controls for public infrastructure projects. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), and 339950 (Sign Manufacturing). He specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, earthwork and grading, utility coordination, and custom signage systems that meet ADA and state architectural standards. His expertise centers on integrated facility upgrades that combine structural integrity, accessibility compliance, and long-term maintenance efficiency.