Alice Harrison

Alice Harrison serves as a key procurement lead within the Public Works-Engineering Division of the City of Palo Alto, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of critical civil infrastructure projects. She manages acquisitions related to transportation systems, water and sewer utilities, stormwater management, and public facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and community engagement standards. Her role is central to translating the agency’s mission of sustainable, resilient infrastructure into actionable contracting strategies, with a focus on technical services and construction support. She typically handles competitive sealed bids and task-order contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Harrison’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with engineering consultants, environmental services firms, and construction contractors specializing in public works. Her approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical expertise over volume-based sourcing, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex infrastructure solutions under stringent municipal standards. Harrison’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability rather than socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude participation from small or disadvantaged businesses. Her approach aligns with the agency’s emphasis on performance and project-specific qualifications, maintaining a neutral stance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides while still allowing eligible firms to compete on equal footing. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), and 561320 (Temporary Help Services), with additional activity in landscaping and document preparation. She routinely procures civil engineering design, environmental impact assessments, construction management, and temporary labor support services, demonstrating deep expertise in infrastructure lifecycle procurement and regulatory-aligned service delivery.