Ed Sohm

Ed Sohm serves as Parks Supervisor for the Community Services Division of the City of Anaheim, where he oversees the procurement and operational management of critical infrastructure support services essential to maintaining public parks and recreational facilities. In this primary contracting role, he is responsible for identifying, soliciting, and awarding services that ensure the safety, functionality, and sustainability of civic amenities—including sanitation systems, water feature maintenance, and waste management infrastructure. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to preserve livable urban environments through proactive, performance-based contracting. Sohm maintains consistent working relationships with specialized service providers experienced in septic system maintenance, wastewater handling, and environmental compliance for public recreational spaces. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he regularly engages with licensed environmental service firms and municipal infrastructure contractors capable of delivering technical, on-site operational support under performance-based service agreements. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and rapid response capabilities to sustain continuous park operations. Sohm’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under standard competitive procedures without preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical competency and service readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s operational urgency and specialized service requirements. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 562991—Septic Tank and Related Services—encompassing the maintenance, inspection, pumping, and repair of on-site wastewater systems serving park restrooms, concession areas, and event facilities. He possesses deep expertise in environmental sanitation contracting, ensuring compliance with state and local health codes while managing contractor performance through rigorous service level agreements and inspection protocols. His domain knowledge is rooted in the technical demands of maintaining public health infrastructure in high-traffic recreational environments.