Michael Piscitelli

Michael Piscitelli serves as the primary contracting officer for the Economic Development Administration in New Haven, Connecticut, where he leads the acquisition of strategic management consulting services to advance urban revitalization initiatives. His role centers on procuring administrative and general management consulting expertise to support the redevelopment of legacy educational and civic facilities into hubs for workforce development and STEM education. Piscitelli manages the full lifecycle of solicitations, from needs assessment and market research to contract award and performance oversight, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission of community-driven economic transformation. He is the principal point of contact for all procurement activities within the organization, coordinating closely with program managers and community stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable contracts. Piscitelli works with a network of qualified management consulting firms that specialize in public sector transformation, urban planning, and economic impact analysis. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure reinvestment and public-private partnership facilitation. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on accountability and measurable community impact. Piscitelli’s procurement strategy reflects a firm commitment to open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued under the No Set-Aside category. He does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing capability, experience, and value-driven selection criteria to ensure the highest quality of consulting services for complex public projects. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—encompassing strategic planning, organizational development, grant management, and performance evaluation for public infrastructure initiatives. He routinely procures services that support facility repurposing, workforce pipeline design, and civic engagement frameworks, demonstrating deep expertise in public sector consulting and urban economic renewal.