Patti Rivera

Patti Rivera serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical water infrastructure and irrigation systems. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical water supply objectives through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based contracts for design, construction, and maintenance of water distribution networks, treatment facilities, and related hydraulic systems. Rivera’s expertise lies in navigating technical specifications, evaluating contractor capabilities, and ensuring contractual deliverables align with public health and environmental standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Rivera engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, including engineering firms, construction contractors, and specialty manufacturers of water system components. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition and rigorous source selection, fostering partnerships with firms possessing proven experience in civil infrastructure and utility systems. She consistently prioritizes technical competence, past performance, and regulatory compliance over price alone, ensuring long-term operational reliability. Rivera’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under general competition. This indicates a focus on maximizing market participation and selecting the most technically capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all applicable small business statutes, and she may consider set-asides on a case-by-case basis when market conditions warrant. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 221310—Water Supply and Irrigation Systems—where she specializes in procuring engineered solutions for municipal and public utility water systems. This includes pumps, pipelines, reservoirs, filtration units, and automated monitoring systems. Rivera possesses deep technical familiarity with ANSI, AWWA, and EPA standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet stringent water quality and infrastructure resilience requirements.