Alicia H. Utberg

Alicia H. Utberg serves as a Contract Management Specialist I for the New York State Canal Corporation, where she plays a pivotal role in executing and administering procurement actions that support the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the state’s historic canal infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and award to performance monitoring and closeout—ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations. She primarily handles acquisitions for personal services, specialty trade contracting, and equipment leasing critical to canal system upkeep, including lock operations, towpath restoration, and water control systems. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to preserve cultural heritage while enhancing public access and safety. Utberg collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including local and regional service providers specializing in infrastructure maintenance, security systems, and equipment rental. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in civil works support, recreational facility management, and environmental compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, reliable vendors capable of delivering timely, mission-critical services under strict operational constraints. Alicia’s procurement activity is entirely aligned with open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes mission continuity and infrastructure reliability above targeted small business participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), reflecting a high volume of contracts for specialized labor such as canal maintenance technicians and heritage site interpreters. Additional activity includes construction-related specialty trade contracting, machinery leasing for dredging and repair operations, and security systems services to safeguard public access points. This technical domain expertise positions her at the intersection of public infrastructure management and service-based procurement.