Mary Barreto

Mary Barreto serves as a Procurement Buyer, acting as a primary point of contact for the agency's acquisition activities. In this role, she is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle and executing the agency's mission through the strategic acquisition of goods and services. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation. While the majority of contracts are open to all bidders, there is a consistent pattern of utilizing preferences for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and County of Orange Local Small Businesses (OCLSB), including specific price preferences for dual-certified businesses. Her procurement activity is concentrated across several distinct industry sectors. The primary focus is on the administration of public health programs, complemented by technical requirements for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. Additionally, her portfolio includes the procurement of testing laboratory services, packaging and labeling services, and fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale operations.