Alison Pierce

Alison Pierce serves as a key procurement liaison for Regional School District No. 17, overseeing the acquisition of essential infrastructure and operational services critical to maintaining safe, functional, and sustainable learning environments across Haddam and Killingworth, Connecticut. In her role, she manages a broad spectrum of facility maintenance and support contracts, including painting, wall covering, HVAC servicing, custodial supplies, and transportation-related equipment procurement. Her work directly supports the district’s mission of operational continuity and environmental stewardship, ensuring that all acquisitions align with state compliance standards and long-term facility sustainability goals. She coordinates with internal stakeholders to define technical requirements, issue solicitations, and evaluate bids under public procurement statutes. Pierce maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of local and regional vendors specializing in educational facility services, including licensed contractors for building maintenance, janitorial service providers, and transportation equipment suppliers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with established regional firms with proven track records in K–12 facility support. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to safety protocols, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on performance accountability and compliance. Pierce’s contracting activity reflects a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. She does not currently prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on competitive bidding to ensure value, quality, and timely delivery of essential services. This approach aligns with the district’s operational urgency and the need for broad vendor participation without socioeconomic restrictions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to building maintenance, janitorial services, and transportation support, with recurring needs in painting, wall covering, custodial supplies, and school bus maintenance. She demonstrates deep expertise in facility lifecycle management and service-based contracting, ensuring that all procurements meet educational standards while supporting the district’s commitment to safe, clean, and well-maintained learning spaces.