Alison Neustein

Alison Neustein serves as a key procurement lead within the Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, supporting the agency’s mission to steward the state’s natural and cultural resources through strategic acquisition of infrastructure and resource management services. She oversees the procurement of critical public works and environmental systems, primarily focused on water supply, irrigation, and related civil construction projects. Her role ensures that contracting activities align with the department’s conservation goals, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure that supports habitat restoration, protected land management, and ecological resilience. Neustein manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from needs assessment to contract closeout—ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while prioritizing long-term operational efficiency. Neustein collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in water resource engineering, civil construction, and environmental remediation services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in Hawaii’s unique ecological conditions, including those experienced in native species habitat protection and erosion control. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for technical proficiency and local knowledge, fostering partnerships with contractors who understand the challenges of working in sensitive coastal and volcanic terrains. Neustein’s procurement approach is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions open to all eligible bidders without socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that the most qualified firms—regardless of size or certification—are selected based on merit and alignment with mission-critical outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), reflecting deep expertise in water infrastructure development and maintenance. She procures services including aquifer recharge systems, irrigation network upgrades, stormwater management structures, and erosion control installations—all essential to preserving Hawaii’s fragile ecosystems and supporting sustainable public land use.