Jacqueline Nunez

Jacqueline Nunez serves as a key procurement lead within the City of Austin, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize critical public infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of specialized mechanical and utility systems. Though her official title is not publicly listed, her role centers on managing capital procurement initiatives tied to civil works and utility infrastructure, with a distinct focus on air and gas compressor manufacturing. She oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-performance compression equipment used in municipal water treatment, wastewater lift stations, and natural gas distribution networks, ensuring alignment with environmental sustainability and operational resilience goals. Nunez engages with a broad spectrum of industrial suppliers and OEMs specializing in centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw-type compression systems, often working with manufacturers that hold ASME, API, or ISO certifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for technically rigorous, performance-based specifications, with an emphasis on lifecycle cost analysis and long-term maintenance support. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering engineered solutions for high-pressure, continuous-duty applications in municipal settings. Her procurement approach is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under standard competitive procedures, indicating a priority on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a mission-driven focus on system reliability and compliance with state and federal utility standards rather than socioeconomic targeting. Nunez’s primary technical domain is NAICS 333912, Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, where she procures custom-engineered compressors, associated control systems, and integrated monitoring platforms. Her expertise lies in specifying equipment for demanding municipal utility environments, requiring deep knowledge of pressure ratings, emission controls, vibration mitigation, and integration with SCADA systems. She consistently prioritizes vendors with proven experience in public sector infrastructure projects and robust after-sales service networks.