Jim Wankowicz

Jim Wankowicz serves as a procurement specialist within the City of New Haven, responsible for managing acquisitions related to civil infrastructure and municipal engineering services. In his role, he supports the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize public infrastructure by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for building equipment installation and integration. His work directly enables the city’s strategic priorities in transportation, public safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring that contracted services align with municipal standards and regulatory requirements. He typically handles complex, performance-based procurements for specialized equipment contractors involved in HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other building systems integration. Wankowicz collaborates with a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in commercial and industrial building equipment systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in code-compliant installations, preventive maintenance protocols, and retrofitting legacy infrastructure. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, technically proficient vendors capable of delivering turnkey solutions under tight municipal timelines and safety standards. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who provide detailed technical submittals and adhere to strict quality assurance requirements. Wankowicz’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under general competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing performance, compliance, and lifecycle cost efficiency. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, qualified small firms are actively considered based on technical merit and past performance. His primary focus is on NAICS 238290—Other Building Equipment Contractors—encompassing the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within municipal facilities. He procures services related to HVAC retrofitting, fire alarm integration, elevator modernization, and energy-efficient building systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with ANSI, ASME, and local building code standards.