David Shimek, Civil Engineer

David Shimek, a Civil Engineer with the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, plays a pivotal role in managing procurement activities critical to the sustainable stewardship of national forest infrastructure. He oversees acquisitions for environmental remediation and ecological restoration projects, ensuring compliance with federal land management objectives. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and preserve public access across ecologically sensitive terrains. Shimek primarily handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for site-specific remediation, erosion control, and hazardous material abatement, often in remote or high-risk locations requiring specialized technical expertise. Shimek collaborates with a network of qualified small businesses and environmental service providers specializing in soil remediation, invasive species management, and contaminated site cleanup. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in federal environmental compliance, including those holding EPA and state-level certifications. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring contractors to meet rigorous ecological standards and submit detailed work plans aligned with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Shimek maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He prioritizes awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with proven capabilities in environmental remediation. This strategy not only advances federal equity goals but also strengthens local economic resilience in rural communities adjacent to national forests. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), encompassing soil and groundwater remediation, asbestos and lead abatement, and hazardous waste handling. He specializes in contracting for site-specific interventions that restore ecological function while ensuring public safety, demonstrating deep technical fluency in environmental engineering standards and federal environmental regulations.