Helen Lee

Helen Lee serves as the Chief Procurement Officer within a SLED (State, Local, and Education) entity. In this executive capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the agency's procurement mission, managing the strategic acquisition of goods and services, and ensuring that the organization's purchasing activities align with its operational requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency primarily utilizes full and open competitions, with the vast majority of awards falling under the no set-aside category. While there is a formal encouragement for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, the agency has not established a specific percentage goal for these awards. The agency's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in industrial and infrastructure sectors. The primary focus areas include industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery manufacturing, as well as highway, street, and bridge construction. Additionally, the office procures professional engineering services, food service contracts, and specialized services related to the regulation and administration of transportation programs.