Lydia A Quillens

Lydia A. Quillens serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Engineer District, New Orleans, under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she manages complex civil works acquisitions critical to Gulf Coast infrastructure resilience. Her portfolio centers on large-scale hydraulic and civil engineering projects aimed at flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, and water resource management. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—for projects involving dredging, levee construction, erosion control, and storm surge mitigation systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Quillens maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These firms are frequently engaged for heavy civil construction, aquatic dredging, and specialized marine engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, safety compliance, and proven performance in challenging coastal environments, fostering reliability and operational continuity across multi-year projects. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal distribution between total small business set-asides and HUBZone set-asides, each accounting for 25% of awards, while 50% remain open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for HUBZone-certified firms and small businesses with demonstrated expertise in civil works, while maintaining competitive rigor for mission-critical deliverables. Quillens’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), 441222 (Boat Dealers), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to infrastructure resilience. She procures custom-engineered hydraulic structures, erosion control materials, specialized vessel equipment, and ecological restoration services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with coastal engineering systems and environmental compliance standards.