Berry, Kathleen (Kathy)

Kathleen Berry serves as a primary contracting lead for the Lower Colorado Regional Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental services essential to sustaining water supply reliability and operational resilience across arid regions. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—focusing on projects that modernize water conveyance systems, ensure environmental compliance, and support facility maintenance. She routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical expertise in civil works, environmental remediation, and utility system upgrades. Berry maintains strong working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in construction, land management, and industrial services, including KWR Construction Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and GreenHeart Farms, Inc. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained engagement with firms capable of executing site-specific, geographically constrained projects across the Lower Colorado Basin. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in water infrastructure, soil stabilization, and regulated land use. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 45% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business (FAR 19.5), 8(a), and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) categories. She actively prioritizes participation from disadvantaged and Native-owned enterprises, aligning with Department of the Interior mandates to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Berry’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 331210 for iron and steel pipe manufacturing, 238220 for plumbing and HVAC systems, and 115112 for soil preparation and agricultural land cultivation. These reflect her domain expertise in water infrastructure components, irrigation system maintenance, and ecosystem restoration projects, where procurement decisions are guided by hydraulic engineering requirements, environmental regulations, and long-term operational sustainability.