Alexandra Skees

Alexandra Skees serves as a procurement professional within the Hawaii Accounting and General Services agency, supporting the state’s mission to maintain safe, functional public infrastructure and advance access to cultural and educational resources. In her role, she manages the acquisition of facilities support services, administrative consulting, and cultural programming contracts critical to sustaining state-owned buildings and public engagement initiatives. Her work ensures compliance with state procurement codes while aligning acquisitions with strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and community enrichment. She typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under the State of Hawaii’s procurement framework, focusing on service-based procurements rather than construction or major capital projects. Alexandra collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including management consultants, commercial photographers, independent artists, and facilities support providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in public sector service delivery, particularly those capable of meeting Hawaii’s unique cultural and logistical requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-aligned services under tight operational timelines. Her procurement activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her contracting patterns, she maintains an inclusive approach by evaluating all qualified vendors on technical merit and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 712110 (Museums), reflecting a significant commitment to cultural heritage and public education initiatives. She also regularly procures administrative management consulting services (541611), commercial photography (541922), and facilities support services (561210), demonstrating expertise in managing service contracts that blend operational efficiency with cultural stewardship. Her domain knowledge centers on non-construction public service delivery within a state government context.