Aimee Tihonovich

Aimee Tihonovich serves as a key procurement liaison for the City of Salida, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize critical municipal infrastructure and public services. Though her formal title is not listed, her role centers on managing fiscal and contractual oversight for professional services essential to municipal governance. She facilitates acquisitions aligned with the city’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience, public safety, and environmental sustainability, primarily procuring financial and accounting services to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with state and federal reporting standards. Tihonovich maintains a streamlined contracting process with a focus on qualified professional service providers, particularly certified public accounting firms. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, her procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with firms possessing municipal financial audit expertise, internal control assessment capabilities, and experience in government accounting standards (GASB). Her approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and adherence to local procurement codes. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and qualifications over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes expertise and compliance over targeted small business set-asides, though it does not preclude participation from small or disadvantaged firms that meet the required professional credentials. Tihonovich’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541211 — Offices of Certified Public Accountants — reflecting deep specialization in financial auditing, budget analysis, grant compliance reviews, and municipal financial reporting. She procures services that ensure accurate fiscal stewardship, internal audit functions, and adherence to governmental accounting principles, making her a critical steward of public trust in Salida’s financial operations. Her expertise lies in securing high-integrity financial oversight to support long-term municipal sustainability.