Aidan Stinnett

Aidan Stinnett serves as a key procurement lead within the San Diego Unified School District, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver safe, modern, and functional learning environments through strategic facility construction and infrastructure upgrades. In this role, Stinnett manages the full lifecycle of capital improvement contracts, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS 236220. They oversee the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for new classroom construction, facility renovations, and permanent infrastructure enhancements, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement standards while aligning expenditures with district-wide educational priorities. Stinnett maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of licensed general contractors, construction managers, and specialty trade firms experienced in K–12 educational facility development. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, the procurement pattern reflects a preference for established regional builders with proven track records in public school projects, including those experienced in modular construction, ADA compliance, and seismic retrofitting. Vendor engagement is typically structured through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, emphasizing transparency, value, and timely delivery. Stinnett’s contracting approach reflects a uniform preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside categories. There is no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, and all solicitations are structured to ensure broad market access without socioeconomic set-asides. This strategy prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the district’s focus on large-scale infrastructure delivery. The primary technical domain is commercial and institutional building construction, encompassing new builds, additions, and major renovations of K–12 facilities. Stinnett’s expertise lies in managing complex construction contracts involving structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with deep familiarity in California’s school construction codes, public works requirements, and prevailing wage regulations. Their procurement focus ensures that every facility meets the district’s standards for safety, durability, and educational functionality.