Alex Kubala

Alex Kubala serves as the primary procurement lead for the Vermont Department of Economic Development, overseeing the acquisition of critical public works infrastructure projects aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance statewide resilience and community vitality. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts related to water, sewer, and transportation systems, Kubala ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while prioritizing long-term infrastructure sustainability. Their role involves evaluating technical proposals, conducting source selection, and administering construction contracts to support the modernization of aging utilities and public conveyance networks. Kubala maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of qualified contractors specializing in civil construction, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in water and sewer line installation, trenchless technologies, and stormwater management systems. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage firms with proven experience in heavy civil works, including those with state-issued construction licenses and environmental compliance certifications. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous bid evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure project integrity and public accountability. Kubala’s procurement strategy reflects a firm commitment to open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. There is no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs; instead, selection is driven by technical capability, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex infrastructure projects on schedule. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified bidders while maintaining compliance with state procurement statutes. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Kubala specializes in acquiring services related to the design, rehabilitation, and installation of potable water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains, pumping stations, and associated appurtenances. Their technical expertise lies in civil infrastructure systems requiring coordination with environmental regulations, geotechnical constraints, and utility coordination protocols.