Peter Wagner

Peter Wagner serves as a Civil Engineer with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, where he plays a pivotal role in planning, evaluating, and managing infrastructure acquisitions critical to public land stewardship. His responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of civil engineering services and construction materials necessary for trail and road maintenance, culvert installations, erosion control structures, and bridge rehabilitation. As a technical lead within the agency’s acquisition process, Wagner ensures that all procurements align with federal engineering standards and environmental compliance requirements, directly supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustainably manage forested ecosystems while ensuring safe public access. He typically handles task orders and construction contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, often coordinating with field engineers and environmental specialists to define technical specifications and performance criteria. Wagner collaborates closely with a network of qualified contractors specializing in heavy civil construction and structural metal fabrication. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in remote-site construction, alpine infrastructure, and environmentally sensitive work zones. His working relationships emphasize technical competence, safety compliance, and adherence to sustainable construction practices, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering durable infrastructure under challenging field conditions. Wagner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with the Department of Agriculture’s broader goals for equitable economic participation. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of federal forest infrastructure projects. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in fabricated structural metal manufacturing (332312). He routinely acquires custom-designed steel guardrails, drainage culverts, retaining walls, and trail tread systems, demonstrating deep expertise in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering applications within forested, mountainous terrain.