Dan Adema

Dan Adema serves as a procurement specialist within the Pasadena Public Works Department’s Bureau of Street and Flood Management Division, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure maintenance and operational support services. His role centers on ensuring the reliability of municipal transportation systems, utility networks, and public works equipment through strategic contracting for repair, maintenance, and technical support. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning commercial and industrial machinery, automotive repair, and specialized equipment servicing, aligning with the agency’s mission to sustain resilient public infrastructure through timely, performance-driven procurement. Adema cultivates partnerships with a broad range of vendors, including certified repair facilities, industrial equipment service providers, and wholesale distributors of mechanical and electronic components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for qualified technical service providers with demonstrated expertise in preventive maintenance, HVAC systems, plumbing infrastructure, and heavy-duty vehicle repair. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to municipal standards over sole-source reliance. Adema’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing vendor competition and technical quality rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though small businesses remain eligible and competitive within the open market. His approach prioritizes performance outcomes and service readiness over socioeconomic classifications, maintaining compliance while ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified contractors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, followed by automotive body and interior maintenance (811121), with additional activity in electronic parts wholesale (423690) and motor and generator manufacturing (335312). He specializes in procuring services for fleet maintenance, HVAC overhauls, plumbing system repairs, and industrial equipment calibration, demonstrating deep domain expertise in municipal infrastructure lifecycle management and technical service acquisition.