Kristina Fries

Kristina Fries serves as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the planning, solicitation, and execution of public infrastructure acquisitions related to water and sewer systems. In this primary procurement role, she ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning project objectives with long-term public utility goals. Her responsibilities include developing statements of work, evaluating technical proposals, managing contract performance, and coordinating with engineering and environmental stakeholders to deliver mission-critical civil construction projects. She plays a central role in advancing agency infrastructure resilience through disciplined acquisition lifecycle management. Kristina Fries maintains a streamlined contracting approach focused on qualified general contractors with demonstrated expertise in underground utility construction and pipeline installation. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her procurement pattern suggests consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in trenchless technology, pipe rehabilitation, and stormwater management systems. Her working relationships are characterized by a preference for vendors with established safety records, certified labor forces, and experience in municipal infrastructure delivery. Fries exhibits a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic targeting, indicating a procurement philosophy grounded in competitive neutrality and performance-based outcomes. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she may still consider qualified small businesses through full and open competition when they meet stringent technical and operational criteria. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. This specialization encompasses the design-build and construction of potable water mains, sanitary sewers, pumping stations, and associated appurtenances. She regularly procures services involving concrete and HDPE pipe installation, directional drilling, valve replacement, and system rehabilitation, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with civil engineering standards and utility infrastructure modernization practices.