David Franquero

David Franquero serves as a key procurement lead for the Coconino National Forest, overseeing contract execution aligned with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience. He manages acquisitions critical to maintaining public land accessibility, including highway, road, and trail construction projects that support wildfire risk reduction and habitat connectivity. His work ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing the agency’s goals of sustainable land management and public safety. Franquero’s portfolio is exclusively focused on civil construction activities essential to the forest’s operational integrity. His primary contractor relationship is with LITTLE STINKER SEPTIC, LLC, a small business frequently engaged for specialized infrastructure support tied to forest service facilities and remote site maintenance. Franquero’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with local vendors capable of delivering timely, geographically responsive solutions in rugged northern Arizona terrain. These relationships are built on reliability, regulatory compliance, and the ability to operate under challenging environmental conditions. Franquero consistently applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, ensuring all eligible acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to fostering economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities, aligning with the Department of Agriculture’s broader socioeconomic objectives. His procurement approach prioritizes small business participation without exception, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to equitable contracting practices. His technical expertise centers entirely on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—encompassing earthwork, drainage systems, erosion control, and access road rehabilitation. He procures services related to trail stabilization, culvert installation, and forest road maintenance, requiring deep familiarity with environmental mitigation standards and federal construction codes. Franquero’s domain expertise ensures that all infrastructure investments enhance both ecological resilience and public safety across the Coconino National Forest.