Kenneth Wick

Kenneth Wick serves as a Senior Civil Engineer within the Department of Public Works’ Construction Division under Sacramento County, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the procurement and technical oversight of public infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include evaluating engineering specifications, managing contract compliance, and ensuring adherence to state and federal construction standards for transportation assets. He is the primary point of contact for the solicitation, evaluation, and award of construction contracts, with a singular focus on civil works that enhance mobility, safety, and resilience across Sacramento’s roadway and bridge networks. His acquisitions are mission-critical, directly supporting the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize aging infrastructure while maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance. Kenneth Wick collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in heavy highway construction. He works closely with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in earthwork, pavement systems, structural concrete, and traffic control implementation. His procurement approach emphasizes technical competence, past performance on similar projects, and adherence to Caltrans standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven capacity to deliver complex, large-scale civil construction under tight timelines and stringent quality controls. Kenneth Wick’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. He does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on technical capability and project delivery reliability as the primary selection criteria. His approach reflects the agency’s mandate to prioritize infrastructure integrity over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that all awards are made based on merit and compliance with federal and state procurement laws. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—encompassing design-build and traditional bid-build delivery methods. He specializes in acquiring services related to asphalt paving, bridge rehabilitation, culvert installation, stormwater management systems, and traffic signal integration. His technical expertise lies in civil engineering practices, construction materials testing, and project scheduling under Caltrans and FHWA guidelines, making him a key technical authority in Sacramento’s public works infrastructure lifecycle.