Bill Vivian

Bill Vivian serves as a procurement specialist within the Vermont Office of General Services, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize state infrastructure and ensure resilient operational capabilities. In his role, he manages the acquisition of specialized equipment and services critical to state facility maintenance and transportation operations, with a focus on compliance-driven procurement processes. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for industrial and technical goods aligned with Vermont’s strategic priorities in facility modernization and digital governance. Vivian typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring technical evaluation and regulatory adherence, particularly in transportation and facility support domains. Vivian maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment, as well as service providers in facility maintenance and logistics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent state specifications for durability, safety, and environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to state procurement codes, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability rather than volume-based incentives. Vivian’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing full and open competition to ensure value and technical suitability. This approach aligns with Vermont’s broader strategy to maximize efficiency in high-volume, mission-critical procurements while maintaining transparency and fairness in vendor selection. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), and 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), reflecting a specialization in transportation and fleet infrastructure. He also oversees acquisitions in drycleaning and flight training services, indicating a broad operational scope supporting both administrative and specialized state functions. Vivian’s expertise centers on technical specifications for vehicle safety, compliance with federal motor vehicle standards, and lifecycle management of state-owned equipment.