Ali Fermawi

Ali Fermawi serves as Project Manager for the Water Department of the City of Tucson, where he leads the procurement and lifecycle management of critical laboratory consumables and water sampling equipment essential to public health protection. In this primary contracting role, he ensures compliance with federal and state drinking water standards by acquiring precision analytical tools, certified reference materials, and field-deployable detection systems. His acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to maintain data integrity in contaminant monitoring, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and adherence to EPA and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality protocols. Fermawi oversees end-to-end procurement cycles for high-sensitivity instrumentation and quality-assured supplies used in chromatography, spectroscopy, and microbial analysis. Fermawi collaborates with a network of specialized vendors providing certified water testing supplies, including membrane filters, GC-MS vials, preservative chemicals, and calibrated field sensors. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the system, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with technical suppliers possessing ISO 17025 accreditation and validated chain-of-custody documentation. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in environmental analytical services and robust quality management systems, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance, traceability, and technical responsiveness. Though set-aside data is not yet available, Fermawi’s procurement philosophy aligns with the agency’s broader commitment to equitable contracting. He actively seeks participation from small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms capable of delivering specialized environmental testing products, demonstrating a clear intent to broaden supplier diversity while maintaining technical rigor in all acquisitions. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to environmental laboratory services (541380), scientific and laboratory equipment manufacturing (334510), and chemical supply distribution (424690). He specializes in procuring consumables for EPA Method 525, 531, and 625 analyses, as well as sampling kits compliant with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, reflecting deep technical expertise in water quality assurance and regulatory compliance.