Alex Ubaldo

Alex Ubaldo serves as a procurement professional within the City of Poway, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable public infrastructure through strategic acquisition of engineering and construction services. Responsible for managing capital improvement contracts, Ubaldo oversees the procurement of critical municipal assets including transportation systems, water and wastewater facilities, and public works infrastructure. Their role is central to ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with long-term capital improvement plans and engineering standards. Ubaldo typically handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring technical evaluation, performance-based specifications, and rigorous bid analysis for design-build and construction management services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Ubaldo engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors including civil engineering firms, heavy construction contractors, and architectural service providers. The procurement process emphasizes competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under California Public Contract Code guidelines, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Ubaldo maintains a vendor ecosystem composed of licensed professionals with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure delivery, prioritizing qualifications, past performance, and regulatory compliance over price alone. Ubaldo’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation is not excluded—vendors of all sizes compete on equal footing under full and open competition protocols. The primary NAICS focus areas include Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), and Architectural Services (541310), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure procurement. Ubaldo specializes in acquiring design-build services, stormwater management systems, roadway preservation, and water treatment modernization projects, requiring proficiency in ADA compliance, Caltrans standards, and environmental permitting frameworks. Their technical domain expertise ensures that acquisitions align with engineering best practices and community resilience goals.