Jessica Schilling

Jessica Schilling serves as Environmental Supervisor for the Public Works Lakes & Stormwater agency in Lakeland, Florida, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the procurement of critical water infrastructure projects. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition of design, construction, and rehabilitation services for stormwater conveyance systems, lake shoreline stabilization, and flood mitigation infrastructure. As a primary contracting lead, she ensures all procurements align with the agency’s mission of resilient water management and ecological restoration, prioritizing engineering-driven solutions that enhance watershed integrity and public safety during extreme weather events. Schilling works closely with a network of qualified civil engineering firms, heavy construction contractors, and environmental remediation specialists experienced in water and sewer line construction. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven track records in stormwater infrastructure, erosion control, and hydraulic modeling. While no specific contractor relationships are currently highlighted, her engagements consistently involve firms capable of delivering complex, municipally regulated projects under stringent environmental compliance standards. Schilling’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” She does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on technical capability, compliance readiness, and project delivery performance as primary selection criteria. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure for stormwater management. She routinely procures services including pipe installation, detention basin construction, culvert replacement, and shoreline restoration, requiring contractors with specialized knowledge in hydrologic design, erosion control techniques, and municipal stormwater permit compliance.