NIGP-CPP Denise K. Finn

Denise K. Finn serves as a procurement lead for the City of Fort Myers, overseeing acquisitions critical to the maintenance and modernization of municipal infrastructure and utility systems. In her capacity as a SLED (State, Local, and Tribal) contracting professional, she manages the procurement of industrial equipment, technical control systems, and engineering services aligned with the city’s strategic goals in water treatment, stormwater management, and SCADA system operations. Her role ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while supporting the agency’s mission to enhance public service reliability through targeted, transparent contracting practices. She routinely handles complex procurements involving construction support, utility automation, and specialized manufacturing equipment. Denise fosters collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of industrial handling machinery, architectural and engineering firms, and providers of emergency relief and bottled water systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing technical expertise in municipal utility systems, infrastructure retrofitting, and water quality compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor qualifications, performance history, and alignment with public safety standards, encouraging competitive bidding across qualified suppliers. Denise’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications. Her approach underscores a focus on mission-critical outcomes rather than socioeconomic targeting, though she remains compliant with all federal and state small business reporting requirements. Her primary NAICS focus includes bottled water manufacturing for emergency response, industrial truck and stacker machinery for facility operations, architectural services for infrastructure planning, and emergency relief services for disaster preparedness. These categories reflect her deep expertise in procuring mission-critical goods and services that support public health, safety, and resilient utility infrastructure.