Alicia Carson

Alicia Carson serves as a key procurement lead within the Austin Independent School District, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize educational infrastructure and enhance student-centered services. In her role, she manages the acquisition of construction, engineering, and operational support contracts critical to maintaining safe, functional, and equitable learning environments. Her responsibilities include overseeing the full lifecycle of procurements—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations. She primarily handles large-scale capital improvement projects and technical service contracts aligned with the district’s long-term facility and instructional goals. Carson collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, as well as licensed engineering firms providing architectural, structural, and systems design services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in K-12 facility upgrades, ADA compliance, and energy-efficient building retrofits. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, rigorous bid evaluation, and transparent vendor engagement practices that prioritize quality, safety, and long-term value. Carson’s procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and operational capability, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all federal and state small business participation requirements, and she encourages broad vendor participation through accessible solicitation practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her expertise in school facility modernization and infrastructure planning. She routinely procures services related to new construction, renovation, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, and design-build delivery models, demonstrating deep familiarity with construction standards, bid specifications, and project delivery methodologies specific to public education environments.