Alexis Braun

Alexis Braun serves as a procurement specialist within the City of Laguna Beach, overseeing the acquisition of professional engineering and infrastructure planning services critical to the agency’s mission of coastal resilience and sustainable public works. In this capacity, Braun manages the full lifecycle of consulting contracts—from needs assessment and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with state and federal compliance standards. Their focus is squarely on securing expert technical services to support the rehabilitation of transportation networks, wastewater systems, and public facilities, with an emphasis on long-term infrastructure sustainability and environmental regulatory adherence. Braun collaborates with a broad spectrum of engineering and environmental consulting firms, primarily engaged through competitive sealed bidding and request for proposal processes. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the agency maintains a consistent network of qualified firms specializing in civil engineering, geotechnical analysis, and coastal environmental planning. Relationships are built on technical excellence, past performance, and demonstrated compliance with California environmental statutes, including CEQA and the California Coastal Act. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a commitment to merit-based selection and broad market access. This approach ensures the agency draws from the widest possible pool of qualified professionals without restriction based on size, ownership, or certification status. The agency’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—with an emphasis on civil, structural, and environmental engineering disciplines. Procured services include infrastructure design, hydraulic modeling, coastal erosion studies, stormwater management plans, and geospatial analysis, all aimed at enhancing public infrastructure resilience in a dynamic coastal environment. Braun’s expertise lies in translating complex technical requirements into clear, enforceable contract statements of work that ensure deliverables meet both operational needs and regulatory benchmarks.