Director of Operations

Director of Operations at the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority serves as a key secondary procurement contact responsible for coordinating operational and infrastructure-related acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain critical cross-border transportation assets. While not the primary contracting officer, they provide essential technical oversight, requirements definition, and contract performance monitoring for bridge, airfield, and port infrastructure projects. Their role ensures that procurement activities align with engineering standards, safety regulations, and federal transportation guidelines, particularly for projects involving structural rehabilitation, inspection systems, and maintenance logistics. The Director collaborates closely with prime contractors specializing in civil infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in heavy highway and bridge construction. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, the procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with firms possessing DOT-certified capabilities, bridge inspection qualifications, and experience in federal-aid highway programs. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing adherence to ASTM and AASHTO standards, timely delivery of inspection reports, and compliance with environmental and safety protocols. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are competed without restriction under the “No Set-Aside” category, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability and project urgency over socioeconomic targeting. Small business participation is not formally incentivized, though qualified small firms may compete on equal footing if they meet the stringent engineering and safety requirements of the work. The agency’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. This includes structural repairs, deck replacements, load-rating upgrades, bridge inspection services, and associated civil works such as approach roadways and drainage systems. The Director’s technical expertise lies in infrastructure lifecycle management, with deep familiarity in bridge inspection protocols, corrosion mitigation, and federal-aid infrastructure compliance under FHWA guidelines.