Mariah Morris-Titus

Mariah Morris-Titus serves as a key procurement lead within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, managing acquisitions critical to forest health, public safety, and infrastructure resilience. She oversees the solicitation and award of contracts supporting hazardous tree removal, trail maintenance, erosion control, and forest road rehabilitation—activities essential to sustaining ecological integrity and visitor access across federal forest lands. Her work directly enables the U.S. Forest Service’s mission by ensuring timely delivery of field-ready services that mitigate wildfire risks and preserve public infrastructure. Morris-Titus specializes in construction and land management contracts, frequently coordinating with field biologists, engineers, and operations staff to align procurement strategy with on-the-ground resource management priorities. She maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including CLIVUS MULTRUM, INC, known for ecological sanitation and waste management solutions, and VALLEY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC, a provider of heavy machinery and earthmoving services for forested terrain. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in remote-site operations, environmental compliance, and low-impact equipment use. Morris-Titus fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships, prioritizing contractors who demonstrate operational adaptability in rugged, ecologically sensitive environments. Her procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a steadfast commitment to economic inclusion and regional workforce development, ensuring that local and disadvantaged firms have equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. She consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and compliance, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Morris-Titus focuses primarily on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), reflecting her domain expertise in terrestrial infrastructure and vegetation management. She procures services ranging from trail grading and drainage installation to invasive species control and native plant restoration, requiring deep familiarity with USDA environmental regulations, NEPA compliance, and sustainable land use practices. Her technical acumen ensures that all acquisitions support long-term forest resilience while meeting federal procurement integrity standards.