Katie Bagri

Katie Bagri serves as a Planner I within the Cecil County Department of Public Works, where she plays a central role in the planning, scoping, and procurement of engineering services critical to the county’s infrastructure lifecycle. Responsible for translating capital improvement needs into actionable procurement strategies, she leads the development of solicitation documents, evaluates technical proposals, and ensures compliance with state and federal contracting regulations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, sustainable transportation networks and environmental systems through strategic engineering oversight, positioning her as a key driver in the department’s acquisition pipeline for technical and design services. Katie collaborates primarily with licensed engineering firms specializing in civil, transportation, and environmental engineering disciplines. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing professional engineering (PE) licensure, GIS expertise, and experience in Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) standards. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated capacity in infrastructure rehabilitation, stormwater management design, and geometric roadway analysis, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical rigor and regulatory alignment. Katie’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and qualifications over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on engineering excellence and project delivery efficiency. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement process remains fully compliant with all federal and state small business participation requirements. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services — encompassing civil design, environmental impact assessments, drainage system planning, and infrastructure condition evaluations. She routinely procures services related to road resurfacing, bridge inspections, erosion control, and stormwater compliance, demonstrating deep expertise in public works engineering domains and a commitment to evidence-based, performance-driven contracting.