Emad Zureikat

Emad Zureikat, as General Manager of Aqaba Water Company, leads strategic procurement initiatives aligned with USAID/Jordan’s mission to enhance water security and infrastructure resilience in southern Jordan. In this capacity, he oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for critical water sector infrastructure, including pipeline construction, pump station rehabilitation, and water loss reduction systems. His role bridges operational needs with development objectives, ensuring that acquisitions directly support institutional capacity building and sustainable water resource management. Zureikat typically manages engineering and construction-related procurements under federal development assistance frameworks, prioritizing technical rigor, lifecycle cost efficiency, and long-term system reliability. Zureikat collaborates primarily with civil engineering firms, water infrastructure contractors, and specialized consulting firms experienced in water distribution system design and rehabilitation. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring vendors to demonstrate proven expertise in arid-region water systems and adherence to international engineering standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he fosters long-term partnerships with firms that combine technical proficiency with local operational knowledge, encouraging collaborative project delivery models that include construction supervision, asset management, and training components. Zureikat’s procurement activities reflect no set-aside preferences, with 100% of contracts awarded under open competition. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value delivery over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with USAID’s emphasis on outcomes-driven development. While small business participation is not formally mandated, vendors with demonstrated capacity in water infrastructure are encouraged to compete, and local Jordanian firms with relevant engineering credentials frequently prevail due to their familiarity with regional conditions and regulatory frameworks. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction — encompassing the design, installation, and rehabilitation of potable water pipelines, booster pump stations, and pressure management systems. He specializes in acquisitions involving HDPE and ductile iron piping, leak detection technologies, SCADA integration, and non-revenue water reduction strategies, reflecting deep technical expertise in water distribution network modernization within water-scarce environments.