P&R Eydie Clay

P&R Eydie Clay serves as a procurement lead within the County of Hawaii’s Department of Public Works, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and support services essential to the island’s public safety and operational resilience. In this role, Clay manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering, construction, and specialized technical services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize drainage systems, maintain municipal facilities, and enhance emergency response capabilities. Her procurement activities are centered on delivering value-driven solutions that uphold regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability, with a strong emphasis on technical rigor and community impact. Clay collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in commercial and institutional construction, site preparation, and engineering design services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent relationships with local and regional contractors experienced in Hawaii’s unique environmental and regulatory landscape. Her approach prioritizes reliability, local expertise, and performance-based deliverables, fostering partnerships that emphasize accountability and adaptability in high-risk, high-impact projects. Clay’s procurement strategy reflects a firm commitment to open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on merit-based selection through full and open competition. This approach underscores her alignment with the agency’s operational priorities, where technical capability and proven performance outweigh socioeconomic preferences in meeting urgent infrastructure needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), reflecting the County’s multilingual service obligations, alongside significant activity in 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). She also routinely procures engineering services under 541330 and specialized machinery under 333924, demonstrating deep domain expertise in infrastructure lifecycle management, environmental compliance, and facility operations across the Big Island’s diverse terrain.