Holly Hlavac

Holly Hlavac serves as the primary procurement lead for the USDA Forest Service’s Intermountain 8 Regional Office, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects across national forests and remote work centers in the Intermountain West. Responsible for managing complex construction and civil engineering contracts, she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of maintaining resilient, environmentally compliant facilities for forest management and public access. Her portfolio centers on heavy civil construction, with a strong emphasis on structural integrity, safety, and operational continuity in remote and ecologically sensitive areas. Hlavac maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including JACKSON EXCAVATION, INC, MEDVED GLOBAL INC, CT ELECTRIC LLC, SPRING FOUNTAIN STUDIOS LLC, and VEREN INDUSTRIES LLC. These vendors are frequently selected for their proven expertise in site preparation, utility installation, and facility upgrades under challenging terrain and environmental constraints. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal environmental and safety standards, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance and compliance. Her procurement strategy reflects an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 94.7% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions per FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering small, locally based firms capable of delivering specialized construction and engineering services in rural and underserved regions. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a dedication to regional economic development through targeted contracting. Hlavac’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), followed by water and sewer infrastructure (237110) and other heavy civil engineering (237990). She also regularly procures crushed stone and limestone materials under 212312 and 212319, supporting base construction and erosion control projects. Her domain expertise spans civil works, site development, and resource extraction for public infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal construction standards and environmental mitigation requirements.