Alexa Peterson

Alexa Peterson serves as the primary procurement lead for the City of Johnson City, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and public works contracts aligned with the agency’s mission of sustainable urban development. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for civil engineering, utility system rehabilitation, and public facility construction, ensuring compliance with state and federal contracting regulations. Her role is central to advancing the city’s capital improvement initiatives, particularly in water, sewer, and municipal facility modernization, where she coordinates with engineering departments to translate technical requirements into enforceable contract statements of work. While no contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, Peterson’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for open competition among qualified civil construction firms, utility contractors, and engineering consultants. She typically engages vendors through sealed bid and negotiated procurement methods, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. Her approach fosters transparent, competitive bidding environments without reliance on exclusive or preferred vendor partnerships. Peterson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the agency’s focus on large-scale infrastructure delivery rather than small business development targets. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are applied, she ensures all solicitations meet mandatory federal and state small business outreach requirements. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 332993 — Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing — a classification that appears inconsistent with the agency’s stated infrastructure mission. This may indicate a data entry anomaly or misclassification; however, her actual contract activity centers on civil construction, utility installation, and public works projects. Her technical expertise lies in managing complex procurement for engineered systems, including pipe networks, stormwater management, and site grading, requiring deep familiarity with ASTM, AWWA, and DOT standards.