Cori Caimi

Cori A. Caimi serves as the primary procurement lead for the W07V Engineer District in New Orleans, operating under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In this role, Caimi manages the acquisition of large-scale civil works and hydraulic infrastructure projects essential to flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, and water resource management across the Gulf Coast. Their responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—focusing on complex engineering constructions that require specialized technical oversight and regulatory compliance. Caimi’s portfolio centers on mission-critical infrastructure resilience, ensuring alignment with federal water resource policies and environmental stewardship standards. Caimi maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with a core group of highly specialized contractors, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These firms are selected for their proven expertise in heavy civil construction, dredging, levee systems, and coastal engineering. The working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated capability in executing technically demanding, environmentally sensitive projects under stringent federal oversight, often involving complex permitting and stakeholder coordination. Caimi’s contracting patterns prioritize open competition, with 78.1% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the scale and technical nature of the projects. Small business participation remains intentional but limited, with total small business set-asides accounting for 17.1%, HUBZone at 2.0%, and Women-Owned Small Business at 1.4%. While 8(a) competed awards are minimal, the overall approach balances socioeconomic goals with the imperative to secure mission-critical capabilities from qualified, experienced firms. The procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), representing 85.4% of activity, with ancillary support for engineering services (541330) and surveying (541370). This reflects deep expertise in managing large earthwork, channel stabilization, floodwall construction, and hydrologic system upgrades—technical domains requiring precision in geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental engineering practices.