Alaina Nuvola

Alaina Nuvola serves as a Contract Management Specialist 1 Trainee at the New York State Canal Corporation, supporting the procurement lifecycle for infrastructure maintenance, operational services, and public access enhancements critical to the state’s historic canal system. In this role, she assists in the administration of solicitations, contract modifications, and compliance monitoring for acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to preserve and modernize canal infrastructure. Her responsibilities include coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring adherence to state and federal procurement regulations. She typically handles contracts for construction, personal services, and specialized equipment essential to lock operations, towpath maintenance, and water control systems. While no contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement data, Alaina collaborates with a diverse range of vendors including construction firms, engineering consultants, and service providers supporting canal operations. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and timely contract execution to meet seasonal operational demands. She engages with contractors across multiple tiers, ensuring alignment with agency standards for safety, environmental stewardship, and public accessibility. Alaina’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions currently classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not currently reflected in award patterns, her training emphasizes equitable access and adherence to all applicable federal and state contracting policies. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), supporting maintenance and operational staff services; NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) for facility upgrades; and NAICS 441110 (New Car Dealers), likely for fleet vehicle procurement. She also engages with NAICS 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) for structural repairs and NAICS 334511 for navigation and monitoring instrumentation, demonstrating expertise in civil infrastructure and public works contracting.