Alison Monroe

Alison Monroe serves as a procurement specialist within the Department of Administrative Services/Procurement Division for the State of Connecticut, where she plays a critical role in executing strategic acquisitions that support the state’s operational infrastructure. Responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle for essential facility and administrative services, she ensures compliance with state procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to maintain safe, efficient, and well-maintained public facilities. Her portfolio primarily includes solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for janitorial services and office administrative support, aligning with the state’s emphasis on reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable public service delivery. Monroe collaborates with a broad network of vendors specializing in facility maintenance and administrative support, fostering transparent and competitive bidding processes. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with qualified service providers—including regional firms with proven track records in public-sector contract performance—to ensure high standards of service quality and accountability. Her contracting approach prioritizes fairness, thorough documentation, and adherence to state procurement codes, cultivating long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance-based outcomes rather than sole-source reliance. Monroe’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her procurements designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she maintains compliance with all state and federal small business outreach requirements and evaluates all offers based on technical merit and value. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services), reflecting deep expertise in managing contracts for custodial operations, waste management, facility cleaning, and clerical support functions. She is adept at evaluating service-level agreements, performance metrics, and compliance with environmental and safety standards, ensuring that public facilities remain clean, functional, and efficiently administered.