Albion, NY 14411

Albion, NY 14411 serves as the primary procurement contact for the New York State agency led by Stephanie Knaak, overseeing the acquisition of civil construction services essential to maintaining rural and municipal transportation infrastructure in Orleans County. In this role, they manage the full lifecycle of contracting activities for highway, street, and bridge construction projects, with a focus on culvert replacements, drainage system upgrades, and structural roadway reinforcements. Their responsibilities include soliciting bids, evaluating technical proposals, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and coordinating with engineering and field operations teams to align procurement outcomes with infrastructure resilience goals. The agency maintains a streamlined contracting approach, relying primarily on established regional civil construction firms with proven expertise in rural infrastructure work. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the contact consistently engages with licensed contractors possessing experience in earthwork, concrete culvert installation, erosion control, and stormwater management systems. Relationships are built on technical competency, adherence to DOT specifications, and proven performance on prior state-funded projects, fostering a preference for repeat vendors with demonstrated reliability in challenging terrain and weather-sensitive environments. This office maintains a strict non-set-aside procurement posture, with 100% of acquisitions awarded without socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not mandated through set-asides, the agency remains open to qualified small firms that meet technical and bonding requirements, particularly those with local presence and experience in upstate New York’s infrastructure conditions. Socioeconomic targeting is not a formal criterion, but local capacity and logistical feasibility are weighed heavily during source selection. The agency’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. All acquisitions center on heavy civil works, including earthmoving, pavement rehabilitation, culvert and drainage structure installation, and erosion control systems. The contact possesses deep technical familiarity with AASHTO standards, NYSDOT specifications, and federal environmental compliance requirements, ensuring all contracts deliver durable, code-compliant infrastructure solutions tailored to rural roadway needs.