Marlene Marcellay

Marlene S. Marcellay serves as an Agreements Specialist within the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the negotiation and administration of complex agreements to support transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands in the western U.S. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission of maintaining and enhancing highways, bridges, and related civil structures in national forests and parks. She handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions, including construction, engineering, and professional services contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with strategic infrastructure priorities and environmental stewardship goals. Marcellay maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including STRIDER CONSTRUCTION CO INC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC., OFTEDAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., and HAZ-TECH DRILLING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy civil construction, site development, and specialized drilling services critical to remote and ecologically sensitive federal lands. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical competency, and operational readiness in challenging terrain, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 56% of her agreements structured as small business set-asides—primarily Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed awards. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged businesses while ensuring access to qualified, capable contractors for mission-critical infrastructure work. Marcellay’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), with additional activity in architectural services and professional technical support. She routinely acquires design, construction, and finishing services essential to highway rehabilitation, erosion control, and structural preservation, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal land-specific engineering challenges and regulatory compliance requirements.