Erin Au

Norma-Erin Au serves as a Project Specialist II in Procurement & Contracts within the FIN - Facilities division of the King County Library System, supporting the modernization and maintenance of public library infrastructure across Issaquah and surrounding communities. In this role, she manages the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for architectural and design services critical to facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with state and federal contracting standards. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to deliver safe, energy-efficient, and accessible library spaces by facilitating the acquisition of professional services that enhance indoor environmental quality, structural integrity, and ADA compliance. She primarily handles design-build and professional services contracts requiring technical expertise in building systems and code-adherent renovations. Norma-Erin collaborates with licensed architectural firms and design professionals who specialize in public sector library facilities, cultivating long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance, responsiveness, and adherence to sustainable design principles. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in public library renovations, historic preservation, and energy-efficient retrofits. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and clear performance metrics to ensure alignment with the agency’s operational and community access goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under no set-aside status, indicating a focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic designation. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains inclusive, welcoming all eligible vendors through fair and open solicitation practices. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), encompassing schematic design, construction documentation, interior fit-outs, and commissioning of HVAC and lighting systems. She specializes in procuring services that integrate universal design, seismic retrofitting, and sustainable building practices, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the unique operational needs of public library facilities.