Alina Chalas

Alina Chalas serves as a procurement specialist within the Public Works - Transit agency of the City of Thousand Oaks, supporting the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational services aligned with the city’s transit modernization goals. Though her formal title is not listed, her role centers on managing commercial printing and related support contracts that enable public communication, signage, and administrative documentation essential to transit operations. She ensures compliance with municipal procurement codes while facilitating timely delivery of materials that enhance rider information, facility branding, and public outreach efforts. Her acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to deliver safe, accessible, and well-informed public transit services through efficient and transparent contracting practices. Chalas maintains collaborative relationships with a range of commercial printing vendors specializing in durable signage, transit schedules, safety posters, and high-volume printed materials for public distribution. While no specific contractors are currently identified in the procurement record, her pattern suggests consistent engagement with local and regional print service providers capable of meeting strict municipal quality, durability, and turnaround requirements. Her working relationships are characterized by reliability, adherence to bid specifications, and responsiveness to urgent operational needs. Chalas’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on value, quality, and efficiency over socioeconomic set-asides, though it does not preclude participation from small or disadvantaged businesses that meet technical requirements. Her contracting approach prioritizes competitive bidding and full and open competition in alignment with state and local procurement standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) — encompassing digital and offset printing of transit maps, wayfinding signage, safety brochures, and operational manuals. She specializes in procuring weather-resistant, high-visibility printed materials designed for outdoor and high-traffic environments, demonstrating technical expertise in material specifications, color consistency, and compliance with accessibility standards for public transit communications.