Alex Morrison

Alex Morrison serves as a DIRECT contracting professional within the Albemarle County Service Authority, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to public utility operations. In this role, Morrison manages the full lifecycle of procurement activities for water and wastewater system upgrades, with a primary focus on electrical installation and heavy machinery procurement. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize utility infrastructure while ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance. Morrison handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated contracts, and performance-based acquisitions, ensuring alignment with state and federal procurement standards. Morrison maintains strategic relationships with a diverse pool of qualified vendors specializing in utility-scale electrical contracting and industrial equipment manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates the award landscape, the procurement process emphasizes qualified, pre-vetted firms with proven experience in municipal utility projects. Contractual engagements are structured to prioritize technical competence, safety compliance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Morrison’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as non-set-aside. This approach underscores a commitment to merit-based selection and broad market access, ensuring the agency secures the highest quality services without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through program-specific set-asides, all solicitations remain accessible to small businesses through standard federal and state contracting channels. The primary NAICS focus areas are 238210 for electrical contractors and 333924 for industrial truck and machinery manufacturers. Morrison’s expertise lies in procuring specialized electrical wiring systems for water treatment facilities and heavy-duty material handling equipment critical to wastewater operations. Their technical domain expertise includes compliance with ANSI, NFPA, and EPA standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet the rigorous demands of public utility infrastructure modernization.