Alex Arsenault

Alex Arsenault serves as a procurement and contract administration specialist within Aldrich + Elliott, PC, supporting the State of Vermont’s mission to advance municipal infrastructure resilience through strategic acquisition of public works services. In this role, Arsenault coordinates the full lifecycle of procurement activities for essential utility and delivery systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal contracting regulations. They manage competitive solicitations, evaluate technical proposals, and oversee contract execution for projects critical to water system reliability and community logistics, acting as a key liaison between local governments and qualified vendors to deliver equitable access to vital infrastructure. Arsenault works with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in civil construction and municipal services, including general contractors, utility specialists, and local delivery operators. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they maintain consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in water and sewer line construction, sewage treatment facility upgrades, and last-mile delivery operations. Their contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous bid evaluation criteria, and transparent award processes that prioritize technical competence and operational readiness over price alone. Arsenault’s procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and geographic coverage rather than socioeconomic categorization, though small businesses remain eligible and frequently compete on merit. Their contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to fairness and efficiency, ensuring that all qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—have equal opportunity to serve Vermont’s public infrastructure needs. The agency’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities), and 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure and logistical support. Arsenault specializes in acquiring engineered solutions for water distribution, wastewater treatment, and community-based delivery networks, requiring nuanced understanding of environmental regulations, construction standards, and service-level agreements for municipal operations.