Alexander Tong

Alexander Tong serves as a procurement specialist within the New York City Department of Design and Construction, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, high-performance public infrastructure across all five boroughs. In this role, he manages the acquisition of architectural services for municipal capital projects, including the design and renovation of civic buildings, transportation corridors, and utility systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with city and federal procurement regulations. He works closely with design teams and project managers to align contractual deliverables with engineering standards and public safety objectives. Tong’s contractor relationships are primarily with licensed architectural firms and design-build entities qualified to deliver complex public-sector projects. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal infrastructure, sustainable design, and code-compliant construction documentation. His working relationships emphasize technical competence, past performance on similar public works, and adherence to NYC’s stringent procurement protocols, fostering a competitive yet collaborative vendor environment. Tong’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. There is no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides in his portfolio, indicating a focus on technical qualifications and capacity over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes project outcomes and design excellence, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on performance-based contracting. His procurement focus is exclusively within NAICS 541310—Architectural Services—reflecting deep specialization in design-phase acquisitions. He procures comprehensive architectural services including schematic design, construction documentation, code analysis, and construction administration, often for projects requiring coordination with multiple city agencies. His domain expertise lies in urban infrastructure design, ADA compliance, and resilient building standards, ensuring that all contracted services meet NYC’s rigorous public safety and sustainability benchmarks.