Giovanni Zinn

Giovanni Zinn serves as the City Engineer, where he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and infrastructure requirements. In this capacity, he supports the agency's procurement mission by managing technical acquisitions and ensuring that engineering specifications are met for municipal projects. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a notable commitment to local economic development, with a preference for businesses based in the City of New Haven. While the majority of procurement activities are open to all competitors, a significant portion of the focus is directed toward supporting local business participation. His procurement activity is concentrated across several technical domains. The primary focus is on flooring contractors, with additional specialization in the acquisition of electronic parts and equipment from merchant wholesalers, as well as photographic and photocopying equipment manufacturing.