Marc Simm

Marc Simm serves as Engineering Project Manager for the City of Ridgefield’s Public Works Agency, where he leads the planning, procurement, and execution of critical infrastructure projects centered on plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. In this primary contracting role, he ensures that all acquisitions align with the agency’s mission of building resilient, sustainable public works—particularly in the modernization of aging sewer, water, and facility HVAC infrastructure. He manages full lifecycle procurement activities, from needs assessment and RFP development to contract award and performance oversight, focusing on technical compliance, lifecycle cost efficiency, and long-term system reliability. Simm maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of qualified plumbing, heating, and HVAC contractors who specialize in municipal-grade installations and retrofits. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in public sector projects, particularly those capable of delivering code-compliant, energy-efficient systems under stringent environmental and safety standards. His working relationships are characterized by structured bid evaluations, pre-bid clarification sessions, and post-award performance reviews to ensure accountability and quality control. Simm’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, he actively evaluates all qualified bidders based on technical merit, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex infrastructure solutions on schedule, ensuring equitable access without socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—encompassing the acquisition of commercial and municipal-grade HVAC systems, water piping networks, backflow prevention devices, and related controls. He possesses deep technical expertise in ASME, IPC, and ANSI standards, and routinely specifies high-efficiency equipment, smart building integration, and corrosion-resistant materials to support the agency’s sustainability and resilience goals.