Jaye Dempsey

Jaye Dempsey serves as Parks District Superintendent for the Parks and Recreation – Parks Maintenance Division in the County of Hawaii, overseeing the maintenance, modernization, and operational integrity of public park infrastructure. In this primary procurement role, Dempsey directs the acquisition of critical utility and mechanical systems, with a strategic emphasis on upgrading outdoor lighting, electrical distribution networks, and energy-efficient fixtures to enhance public safety and sustainability. Their procurement activities are mission-critical to sustaining county-managed recreational spaces, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and long-term operational resilience. Dempsey collaborates with a network of specialized contractors in commercial and industrial lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, and mechanical maintenance services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, the procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with manufacturers and installers of high-efficiency lighting fixtures and integrated control systems. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, prioritizing technical compliance, lifecycle cost efficiency, and adherence to state and federal energy codes. Dempsey’s contracting profile reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. There is no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a procurement strategy focused on technical capability and value-driven outcomes rather than socioeconomic preferences. This approach aligns with the division’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of the equipment procured. The primary NAICS focus is 335132—Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in energy-efficient lighting technologies, including LED systems, smart controls, and photometrically optimized fixtures. Dempsey’s procurement decisions are grounded in technical specifications for durability, weather resistance, and energy performance, ensuring alignment with Hawaii’s sustainability goals and the division’s mandate to modernize aging park infrastructure.