Graciela Goicoechea

Graciela Goicoechea serves as a Senior Project Manager within the Engineering (Public Works) agency of the City of Fort Myers, where she leads the planning, design, and execution of capital improvement projects critical to public infrastructure resilience. In her primary procurement role, she oversees the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction services, ensuring alignment with municipal safety standards, sustainability goals, and long-term urban development objectives. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction contracts—from needs assessment and solicitation to performance monitoring and closeout—while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-priority public facilities, roadways, and recreational infrastructure. Graciela collaborates with a diverse pool of qualified general contractors and construction firms specializing in public-sector projects. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors possessing proven experience in municipal construction, design-build delivery, and compliance with Florida building codes. Her working relationships emphasize accountability, transparency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical competence, safety record adherence, and timely project delivery. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. She does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on selecting the most technically qualified and cost-effective bidders through full and open competition. This approach underscores her commitment to value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic targeting, while still encouraging participation from all eligible firms. Her primary NAICS focus is 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—indicating deep expertise in procuring services for public buildings, civic centers, maintenance facilities, and related site infrastructure. She specializes in acquisitions involving structural systems, MEP coordination, accessibility compliance, and stormwater management integration, reflecting her technical command over the full spectrum of public works construction delivery.