Steve Loupe

Steve Loupe serves as Public Works Administrator for the County of San Benito’s RMA-CSA, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, procurement, and execution of civil infrastructure projects critical to public safety and mobility. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of highway, street, and bridge construction acquisitions, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards for design, materials, and construction practices. Loupe works closely with engineering and operations teams to align procurement strategies with long-term asset management goals, prioritizing preventive maintenance and capital improvements that extend the service life of transportation infrastructure. He is the primary point of contact for solicitation development, bid evaluation, and contract administration for large-scale public works initiatives. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in the system, Loupe’s procurement activity consistently engages general contractors with proven expertise in civil construction, including firms experienced in pavement rehabilitation, drainage system upgrades, and site preparation for utility integration. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical competency, safety compliance, and schedule reliability, with an emphasis on contractors capable of delivering complex infrastructure projects under tight public sector constraints. Loupe’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a procurement strategy centered on technical merit and cost-effectiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing under full and open competition. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep expertise in civil engineering construction domains. He procures services related to asphalt paving, concrete structural work, stormwater management systems, and earthwork, ensuring all projects meet Caltrans and FHWA standards for durability and safety.