Alejandra Rios

Alejandra Rios serves as a Purchasing Coordinator for the Business agency within the Maricopa Unified District, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, resilient public infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement activities for water and sewer system construction and institutional building projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal contracting regulations. Her responsibilities include soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, coordinating with engineering and operations teams, and administering contract modifications to align with evolving project scopes. Rios is instrumental in translating technical infrastructure needs into clear, competitive solicitations that attract qualified contractors capable of delivering high-performance civic assets. Rios collaborates with a diverse pool of general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in civil works and institutional construction. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in water conveyance systems, stormwater management, and commercial/institutional building systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based contract management, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical competence, safety compliance, and schedule reliability. Rios’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and past performance rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains equitable and accessible to all registered vendors, maintaining compliance with federal and state procurement equity standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She routinely procures services related to pipeline installation, pump station upgrades, reinforced concrete structures, and facility renovations for public buildings. Her technical expertise spans civil engineering systems, utility integration, and construction project delivery methods, positioning her as a key liaison between engineering design teams and contractor execution.