Gerardo Licon

Gerardo Licon serves as a Civil Engineer and primary procurement contact within the Illinois Engineering Agency, where he plays a central role in managing the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include overseeing the planning, solicitation, and contract administration of public works contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize aging water, sewer, and transportation systems. He specializes in complex construction procurements governed by federal and state compliance standards, ensuring projects meet engineering specifications, environmental regulations, and public safety benchmarks. His acquisitions typically involve design-build, construction-manager-at-risk, and traditional bid-build delivery methods for large-scale public works. Gerardo Licon works with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in civil construction, including general contractors with proven track records in heavy highway and utility infrastructure. He maintains collaborative relationships with firms experienced in trenchless technology, stormwater management systems, and reinforced concrete structures, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated technical competence and safety compliance. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with local regional experience, ensuring efficient project execution and minimal disruption to public services. Licon’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. While he does not formally prioritize small business participation through set-asides, he evaluates all bidders based on technical merit, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex civil works on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). He routinely procures services related to pavement rehabilitation, CSO mitigation, gravity and pressure sewer installations, storm drain systems, and utility relocation. His technical expertise spans hydraulic modeling, geotechnical considerations, and construction inspection protocols, making him a key steward of Illinois’ infrastructure resilience strategy.