Cindy Meraz

Cindy Meraz serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, responsible for managing the acquisition of commercial and institutional construction services for federal facilities nationwide. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain the federal government’s physical infrastructure, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical facility operations. Her portfolio centers on full-cycle contracting for construction projects, including design-build, construction management, and renovation services under the NAICS 236220 category, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and sustainability requirements. Meraz maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted contractor with deep experience in federal building projects. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for established, high-performing vendors with proven track records in delivering complex construction services under stringent federal oversight. While she engages primarily with a core group of experienced contractors, her process emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and adherence to federal construction codes and safety protocols. There is no use of socioeconomic set-asides in her contracting activity; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition among qualified, experienced firms rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories, aligning with the agency’s priority for technical proficiency and delivery reliability over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary technical domain is commercial and institutional building construction, with expertise in procuring services related to structural renovations, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, roofing, and interior fit-outs for federal buildings. She specializes in managing construction contracts that require coordination with multiple federal stakeholders, adherence to GSA design standards, and integration of energy efficiency and accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Energy Policy Act guidelines.