Bertram R. Scott

Bertram R. Scott serves as a key procurement lead within the W076 Endist Galveston office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing complex civil infrastructure contracts that support national defense readiness and water resource resilience. His role centers on the acquisition of heavy civil engineering services, including dredging, channel stabilization, and coastal infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with federal engineering standards and mission-critical operational requirements. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation through performance evaluation—focusing on large-scale, mission-essential projects that demand technical precision and regulatory compliance under the Department of the Army’s civil works program. Scott maintains consistent working relationships with leading maritime and heavy civil contractors, including ORION GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC, CURTIN MARITIME CORP, THE DUTRA GROUP, CALLAN MARINE LIMITED, and RUSSELL MARINE LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine construction, dredging operations, and large-scale earthmoving under challenging environmental conditions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor reliability, often leveraging long-term agreements with firms possessing specialized equipment and navigational experience in coastal and inland waterways. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly one-third of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides, reflecting a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission integrity. Scott’s technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing dredging, levee construction, and flood control infrastructure. He also procures complementary services in landscaping, water supply systems, and electrical installation to support integrated civil works projects, demonstrating deep expertise in multi-disciplinary infrastructure delivery within federally regulated water resource environments.