Saeed Zolfaghari

Saeed Zolfaghari serves as an Associate Engineer within the City of Thousand Oaks’ Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, where he plays a pivotal role in the technical evaluation and procurement of infrastructure projects. Responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards and contractual specifications, he supports the acquisition of capital improvements related to public utilities, transportation systems, and civic facilities. His work bridges technical engineering requirements with procurement processes, enabling the agency to deliver safe, resilient, and modernized public infrastructure. He primarily handles construction-related contracts requiring rigorous engineering oversight and performance-based specifications. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Zolfaghari routinely collaborates with structural steel and precast concrete contractors who possess the technical expertise to execute complex civil works. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor qualifications, adherence to Caltrans and ACI standards, and proven experience in large-scale infrastructure installation. He works closely with design-build teams and general contractors capable of integrating structural systems into existing urban environments, ensuring alignment with municipal engineering codes and long-term maintenance requirements. Zolfaghari’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a procurement strategy centered on technical capability and value rather than socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation is not excluded—vendors are evaluated solely on qualifications, past performance, and compliance with engineering specifications. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238120, encompassing structural steel fabrication, precast concrete element installation, and related civil structural systems. He specializes in acquiring components for bridges, retaining walls, stormwater infrastructure, and roadway support structures, demonstrating deep expertise in materials science, load-bearing systems, and construction sequencing for public works projects.