Alex Brown

Alex Brown serves as a procurement lead for the City of Berkley, overseeing the acquisition of capital infrastructure and public works services aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize civic assets and enhance community resilience. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, Brown ensures compliance with municipal procurement codes while advancing strategic priorities in public infrastructure. Their portfolio primarily includes commercial and institutional building construction, residential remodeling, and highway/street construction projects, with a focus on competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contracting methods. Brown works closely with engineering departments, project managers, and financial officers to align procurement timelines with capital improvement plans and grant funding cycles. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Brown engages with a broad spectrum of licensed general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and design-build firms qualified under Michigan’s public works statutes. The procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive fairness, and adherence to state-mandated bid evaluation criteria, fostering relationships with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in municipal construction and timely project delivery. Brown maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements issued under the No Set-Aside category, reflecting a commitment to merit-based awarding rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness over demographic-based preferences, while still ensuring compliance with all federal and state small business participation reporting requirements. The agency’s contracting activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). Brown specializes in procuring complex construction services involving structural upgrades, ADA compliance, stormwater management, and utility integration, demonstrating deep familiarity with building codes, construction specifications, and public works contract administration. Their technical expertise ensures that all projects meet safety, durability, and long-term maintenance standards.