Steve Miller

Steve Miller serves as Director of Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, & Tourism, overseeing the strategic acquisition of infrastructure and operational services critical to the agency’s mission of enhancing public access to waterfront and recreational amenities. In this capacity, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of construction and civil works contracts, ensuring alignment with county sustainability goals and public safety standards. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on water and sewer line construction, shoreline stabilization, and related civil infrastructure projects, making him the primary decision-maker for capital improvement initiatives that support environmental stewardship and community engagement across the county’s coastal zones. Director Miller maintains a streamlined contracting process with a broad base of qualified general contractors and specialty civil works firms experienced in marine construction, pipe laying, and stormwater management systems. While no single contractor dominates his award history, he consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in Maryland’s coastal construction codes and environmental permitting frameworks. His working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, performance-based evaluation, and a preference for contractors with local regional experience and demonstrated reliability in delivering complex public works under tight environmental constraints. Director Miller’s procurement strategy reflects a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued as no set-aside contracts. He does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead emphasizing technical capability, compliance with state construction standards, and proven track records in aquatic infrastructure delivery. His approach prioritizes outcome-driven performance over socioeconomic classification, ensuring that project integrity and long-term durability remain the central criteria in source selection. His industry focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—where he procures services including pipeline installation, pump station upgrades, erosion control structures, and waterfront boardwalk systems. He possesses deep technical familiarity with ANSI/NSF standards for potable water systems, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) wetland mitigation protocols, and federal Clean Water Act compliance requirements, making him a specialized procurement leader in coastal public works infrastructure.