Kiya Safai

Kiya Safai serves as Chief Building Inspector for the Planning and Zoning Agency of Wicomico County, Maryland, where they oversee the technical review and regulatory compliance of construction projects to ensure adherence to local zoning codes, building safety standards, and environmental resilience requirements. In their procurement role, Safai is the primary point of contact for acquisitions related to structural construction, foundation systems, and building exterior modifications, ensuring that all contracted work aligns with the county’s strategic goals of sustainable development and floodplain adaptation. Their responsibilities include evaluating contractor qualifications, enforcing code compliance in contract execution, and coordinating with engineering and inspection teams to validate deliverables against technical specifications. Safai collaborates closely with licensed general contractors, structural specialists, and exterior systems vendors who demonstrate proven experience in Maryland building codes and coastal construction practices. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, their procurement process emphasizes vendor reliability, site-specific expertise in flood-prone environments, and adherence to inspection protocols. Working relationships are characterized by rigorous pre-award vetting and post-award performance monitoring to ensure compliance with municipal infrastructure standards. Safai’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on technical capability and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, all vendors must meet stringent performance and certification benchmarks tied to building code enforcement and structural integrity. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 238190—Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors—reflecting a specialized domain in load-bearing construction, foundation retrofitting, waterproofing, and exterior cladding systems. Safai’s technical expertise lies in evaluating contractor capacity to execute resilient building solutions in high-risk hydrological zones, ensuring all procurements support long-term infrastructure durability and regulatory alignment.