Alex Zhang

Alex Zhang serves as a Senior Civil Engineer within the Public Works – Engineering and Resource Protection – Engineering Services division of San Mateo County, providing technical oversight for the design, rehabilitation, and maintenance of critical transportation and infrastructure assets. In his secondary procurement role, he collaborates closely with contracting staff to define technical requirements, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure compliance with engineering standards for highway systems, bridge structures, and retaining infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily support capital improvement projects requiring specialized civil engineering expertise, including geotechnical analysis, hydraulic modeling, and sustainable construction practices. Zhang’s input is pivotal in shaping solicitation documents that prioritize structural integrity, environmental resilience, and long-term lifecycle performance. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Zhang routinely engages with firms possessing proven experience in civil infrastructure delivery, including those certified in transportation engineering, structural analysis, and environmental mitigation. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical competence, past performance in similar public works projects, and adherence to Caltrans and FHWA standards. He favors vendors with demonstrated capacity in complex, multi-phase infrastructure delivery and a record of collaboration with public agencies on federally funded initiatives. Zhang’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” His approach prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency directives to maximize engineering quality and public safety outcomes. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, he supports equitable access through transparent solicitation language and clear evaluation criteria. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing design-build, professional engineering, and construction management support. He specializes in procuring services related to pavement rehabilitation, drainage system upgrades, seismic retrofitting, and erosion control—domains requiring deep expertise in civil engineering principles and California-specific regulatory frameworks.