Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt serves as Environmental and Public Works Director for Santa Rosa County’s Environmental Agency in Milton, Florida, where he oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of public infrastructure contracts critical to environmental resilience and public safety. In this primary procurement role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for water, sewer, and stormwater systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental standards. His responsibilities include evaluating technical proposals, managing contract performance, and aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to enhance coastal resilience and sustainable infrastructure. He routinely handles large-scale construction and civil works procurements under the NAICS 237110 category, focusing on long-term asset reliability and regulatory adherence. Mr. Schmidt’s contractor relationships are primarily with civil engineering and utility construction firms experienced in subsurface infrastructure, pipeline installation, and stormwater conveyance systems. He engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, including regional general contractors and specialty subcontractors with proven track records in hydraulic modeling, erosion control, and green infrastructure integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently seeks proposers with demonstrated expertise in Florida-specific environmental codes and permitting protocols, fostering collaborative, performance-based partnerships that prioritize durability and lifecycle cost efficiency. Mr. Schmidt’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. He does not routinely reserve contracts for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with environmental engineering standards. While small business participation is not formally mandated, he remains open to qualified small firms that meet stringent performance and regulatory criteria. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 237110, encompassing the construction of water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, detention basins, and related stormwater infrastructure. He specializes in procurements involving reinforced concrete, HDPE piping, trenchless technologies, and low-impact development features such as bioswales and permeable pavements, reflecting deep expertise in sustainable civil works and environmental compliance.