Laura Spence

Laura Spence serves as the Assistant Director of Purchase, where she plays a key role in managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's operational mission. In this leadership capacity, she is responsible for ensuring that purchasing activities align with organizational requirements and regulatory standards. The agency's procurement landscape shows a strong preference for open competition, as the majority of its awards are not restricted by set-asides. The agency demonstrates a commitment to socioeconomic diversity through targeted participation goals. This includes specific subcontracting goals for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with a focus on achieving 18% Minority and 12% Women participation. Additionally, the agency incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVB) goals and EEO workforce participation requirements within its contracting framework. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and professional services sectors. The primary focus areas include highway, street, and bridge construction, as well as marketing consulting services. The agency also procures specialized technical services involving commercial and institutional building construction, masonry work, and electrical contracting and wiring installation.