Alexis Ward

Alexis Ward serves as a procurement specialist within the San Francisco Department of Public Works, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize critical public infrastructure through strategic acquisition of hazardous waste treatment and disposal services. In this role, Ward manages the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Their work directly enables the agency’s infrastructure resilience initiatives, particularly in the rehabilitation of aging sewer systems, stormwater management assets, and contaminated site remediation projects. Ward’s acquisitions are highly technical, requiring deep familiarity with environmental engineering standards and hazardous materials handling protocols. Ward collaborates with a broad network of environmental remediation contractors, including specialized firms certified in hazardous waste management, soil remediation, and underground utility abatement. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Ward consistently engages vendors with demonstrated expertise in RCRA-compliant treatment, incineration, and secure landfill disposal. Relationships are built on technical capability, regulatory adherence, and proven performance on prior city projects, with an emphasis on contractors capable of rapid response and complex site logistics in urban environments. Ward’s procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical qualification over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most capable performers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with stringent environmental standards. The agency’s sole NAICS focus is 562211—Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal—indicating Ward’s exclusive specialization in managing the safe containment, treatment, and disposal of contaminated soils, sludges, and industrial byproducts. Their procurement portfolio centers on engineered solutions for hazardous material remediation, including in-situ stabilization, chemical neutralization, and transportation under DOT hazardous materials regulations. This deep domain expertise ensures that all acquisitions align with the city’s environmental safety and public health imperatives.