Dave Osborrne

Dave Osborne serves as Inventory Administrator for Municipal Services Operations in the City of Lawrence, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the procurement lifecycle for critical infrastructure materials essential to water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Responsible for ensuring timely acquisition of durable, specification-compliant components, Osborne oversees the sourcing of plastics piping systems and associated fittings that meet municipal engineering standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain resilient public utilities through strategic, performance-based contracting, with a focus on long-term reliability and regulatory compliance in sanitation and water distribution networks. Osborne collaborates primarily with manufacturers and distributors specializing in engineered plastic pipe systems, including suppliers certified to ANSI/NSF standards for potable water applications. While no single contractor dominates his procurement portfolio, he maintains consistent vendor relationships with firms capable of providing certified HDPE, PVC, and CPVC piping solutions, often requiring technical submittals, material certifications, and compliance documentation. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical support, and just-in-time delivery to support field operations and infrastructure replacement schedules. Osborne’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under no set-aside classifications. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability and product conformance as the primary selection criteria. This approach ensures that mission-critical infrastructure components meet stringent performance benchmarks without socioeconomic restrictions, aligning with the agency’s operational urgency and engineering requirements. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 326122 — Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing — reflecting deep expertise in thermoplastic piping systems used in water mains, sewer lines, and storm drainage. Osborne specializes in procuring pressure-rated fittings, gasketed joints, and fusion-compatible components engineered for underground installation, demonstrating advanced knowledge of ASTM and AWWA standards governing municipal water infrastructure.