Jake Dodds

Jake Dodds serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service’s Csa Intermountain 8 unit, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services across national forests and remote work centers in the Intermountain West. Responsible for managing complex construction and maintenance contracts, he ensures compliance with federal standards for structural integrity, environmental compliance, and operational resilience. His portfolio centers on mission-critical facilities that support forest management personnel and public access, with a focus on timely, safe, and sustainable delivery of services under FAR Part 36 construction contracting guidelines. Dodds maintains consistent working relationships 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 partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil works, utility systems, and environmental remediation. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to safety protocols, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance history and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Dodds prioritizes HUBZone set-asides in 75% of his acquisitions and routinely utilizes total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring robust participation from disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to stimulate local economic development while maintaining high standards of service delivery in remote and underserved regions. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with significant activity in 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). He procures services related to water and sewer systems, road maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, and facility upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in infrastructure resilience and environmental compliance within federally managed forest lands.