Josie Urrutia

Josie Urrutia serves as a Buyer within the Brazos Valley agency under the Texas state government, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance critical public infrastructure and utility systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for construction, maintenance, and support services essential to water, sewer, transportation, and energy networks. She ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while aligning contract awards with the agency’s mission of enhancing community resilience and environmental sustainability. Urrutia typically handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts for capital improvement projects, operational services, and technical consulting. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the procurement records, Urrutia engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, specialty trade firms, and professional service providers. Her procurement patterns suggest a preference for established regional contractors with demonstrated experience in public works and infrastructure delivery. She fosters transparent, competitive bidding processes and maintains consistent communication with vendors to ensure timely performance and regulatory adherence. Urrutia’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a procurement strategy focused on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-aside mechanisms, she remains committed to fair and equitable access for all qualified vendors, regardless of size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure development. She also regularly procures janitorial services (561720) and computer systems design services (541512), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining public facilities. Urrutia’s technical domain expertise spans water treatment systems, municipal construction standards, and facility operations, positioning her as a key driver of infrastructure modernization in the region.