Mark Bueno

Mark Bueno serves as an Associate Engineer within the Public Works – Engineering Division of the City of Thousand Oaks, where he plays a pivotal role in the technical evaluation and procurement of civil infrastructure services. Responsible for reviewing engineering designs, assessing contractor proposals, and ensuring compliance with municipal codes and environmental standards, he is a key technical liaison in the acquisition lifecycle for public works projects. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize transportation networks, stormwater systems, and water and sewer infrastructure, with a focus on long-term resilience and regulatory adherence. He primarily handles service-based acquisitions under engineering professional services contracts, often overseeing design-build, construction management, and consulting engagements. Mark’s contractor relationships are centered on qualified engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in civil infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, geotechnical analysis, and municipal utility design. He collaborates regularly with firms holding specialized certifications in California water resources and transportation engineering, fostering partnerships grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors who maintain robust quality assurance protocols and a track record of delivering projects on schedule and within scope. Mark’s procurement activities reflect a strict preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under open competition. He does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical capability and compliance with state and federal engineering standards as the primary selection criteria. His approach prioritizes mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s operational needs for high-reliability infrastructure delivery. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing civil, structural, and environmental engineering disciplines. He procures services related to stormwater management system design, roadway alignment studies, sewer rehabilitation planning, and flood control infrastructure development, requiring deep domain expertise in Caltrans standards, CEQA compliance, and FEMA floodplain regulations.