Diana McIntosh

Diana McIntosh serves as a procurement lead within the City of Austin’s infrastructure and public works division, overseeing the acquisition of technical and civil services critical to municipal operations. Her role centers on managing competitive solicitations for engineering, environmental, and specialized consulting services that support the city’s capital improvement initiatives, particularly in water, sewer, and transportation systems. She ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission of resilient urban development and environmental sustainability. McIntosh typically handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring technical expertise, including design-build, professional services, and environmental remediation procurements. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented in the procurement record, McIntosh engages with a broad spectrum of vendors including civil engineering firms, environmental consultants, and specialized technical service providers. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition and vendor diversity, fostering partnerships with firms possessing niche capabilities in infrastructure modernization and utility system upgrades. She maintains a transparent, standards-based evaluation process that prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and compliance with municipal procurement codes. McIntosh’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors rather than reserving awards for specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, her reliance on competitive bidding ensures equitable access for all eligible contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on engineering and environmental consulting. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and NAICS 237120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction), indicating expertise in utility infrastructure and environmental compliance. Additional activity in NAICS 611699 and 336390 suggests occasional support for specialized training and niche manufacturing needs, underscoring her role in managing a diverse, technically complex procurement portfolio.