Malinda Figueroa

Malinda Figueroa serves as a key procurement professional within the City of New Haven, supporting the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize critical public infrastructure and municipal services. In her role, she manages the acquisition of professional services and transportation solutions essential to operational continuity and community well-being. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts aligned with strategic priorities in civil engineering support, public safety, and environmental compliance. She typically handles non-construction professional services and specialized transit contracts, ensuring alignment with municipal budgetary constraints and regulatory standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Figueroa’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for engaging qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in administrative management consulting and school/employee bus transportation services. She works with a diverse pool of service providers, including firms experienced in municipal operations, logistics coordination, and compliance-driven program management. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability to ensure high-quality delivery of essential public services. Figueroa’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through targeted set-asides, her process remains accessible to all qualified vendors, promoting transparency and broad market participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her leadership in securing strategic planning, operational efficiency, and compliance consulting. She also regularly procures NAICS 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) services, demonstrating expertise in municipal transit logistics and safety-regulated vehicle operations. Her technical domain centers on public sector administration and transportation infrastructure support, ensuring services meet state and federal regulatory benchmarks.