Alicia Jones

Alicia Jones serves as the Public Works Contracts Lead for Marion County, Oregon, where she oversees the procurement of critical infrastructure projects aligned with the county’s mission to maintain and enhance public transportation networks and facility integrity. Her role centers on managing competitive bidding processes, contract administration, and compliance with state and federal procurement regulations for capital construction initiatives. She specializes in large-scale civil works acquisitions, particularly those involving roadway systems, bridge rehabilitation, and reinforced concrete infrastructure, ensuring that all procurements support long-term public safety and operational efficiency. Alicia cultivates relationships with a broad base of qualified contractors specializing in civil construction, including general contractors with heavy highway experience and specialized concrete foundation firms. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors possessing proven track records in public-sector infrastructure delivery, emphasizing performance history, safety compliance, and local capacity. Her contracting approach prioritizes transparency, competitive fairness, and contractor accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project. Alicia’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, instead focusing on merit-based selection criteria tied to technical capability, past performance, and compliance with Oregon’s public works standards. This approach ensures broad market access while maintaining rigorous quality controls for high-stakes public infrastructure. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and NAICS 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in heavy civil construction. She regularly manages bids for asphalt paving, bridge deck replacement, culvert installation, and structural concrete placement, requiring familiarity with AASHTO standards, ODOT specifications, and geotechnical engineering requirements. Alicia’s domain knowledge ensures that all contracts align with technical specifications critical to infrastructure longevity and public safety.