Hailing Li

Hailing Li serves as a procurement specialist within the Goods and General Services division of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain regional transit infrastructure through strategic acquisition of mission-critical systems. Responsible for managing complex procurements of specialized mechanical, electrical, and energy-related components, Li ensures the operational reliability of light rail and transit systems by securing high-performance equipment such as auxiliary power supplies, wheel-turning machinery, and bulk fuel and lubricant systems. Their role is pivotal in aligning procurement activities with technical specifications and lifecycle cost objectives, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement standards while advancing infrastructure resilience. Li’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with industrial suppliers and wholesale distributors specializing in chemical, energy, and transit-related products. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they consistently work with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers capable of delivering technical-grade industrial gases, specialty chemicals, and transit system components under stringent quality and safety protocols. Their procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical documentation compliance, and just-in-time delivery capabilities, fostering partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate deep domain expertise in transit infrastructure support. Li’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and performance over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes capability and compliance over certification-based set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for mission-critical components where availability and technical precision are paramount. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers), and 485999 (All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing industrial gases, chemical delivery systems, and integrated transit support services. Li’s technical acumen spans the intersection of energy systems, chemical logistics, and rail operations, making them a key steward of the agency’s infrastructure modernization efforts.