Maelani T. Ellison

Maelani T. Ellison serves as a key procurement professional within the W075 Endist San Fran office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the Department of the Army’s civil works mission. She manages the acquisition of complex heavy civil engineering projects essential to national infrastructure resilience, including flood control systems, dam safety upgrades, levee rehabilitation, and beneficial use of dredged material. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and environmental standards. Ellison’s portfolio is centered on mission-critical public works that require technical precision, regulatory adherence, and long-term operational sustainability. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including BFBC LLC, Granite Construction Company, Manson Construction Co., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and CAM-DUTRA JV-II LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in large-scale earthwork, structural concrete, and hydraulic construction. Ellison fosters collaborative, performance-driven engagements, prioritizing contractors with demonstrated capability in managing high-risk, federally funded civil engineering tasks under stringent safety and environmental protocols. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern signals a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the heavy civil construction sector while maintaining competitive rigor. She actively supports small business participation without compromising project integrity or schedule demands. Ellison’s primary focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), accounting for 75% of her activity, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 238140 (Masonry Contractors). She procures specialized services in earthmoving, cofferdam installation, riprap placement, and concrete structural work, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design standards and hydraulic engineering practices.