Steven Lashley

Steven Lashley serves as Senior Project Engineer for the City of Lawrence’s MSO - CMED, where he plays a central role in the technical evaluation and procurement of infrastructure projects critical to public safety and mobility. He leads the engineering assessment of transportation capital improvements, ensuring compliance with state and federal design standards while aligning acquisitions with long-term asset management goals. His responsibilities include defining technical specifications, reviewing contractor submittals, and collaborating with procurement staff to execute competitive bidding processes for highway, street, and bridge construction. Lashley’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and enhance system resilience through evidence-based engineering practices. Lashley maintains collaborative relationships with a broad range of civil construction contractors specializing in roadway rehabilitation, stormwater management, and sanitary sewer upgrades. He works closely with firms possessing proven experience in heavy highway construction, earthwork, and pavement restoration, often engaging them through sealed bid and design-build procurement methods. His approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate technical competency, safety protocols, and adherence to project schedules. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages regional and statewide contractors with demonstrated capacity in municipal infrastructure delivery. Lashley’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. He prioritizes technical merit and contractor capability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that all bids are evaluated on compliance, experience, and proposed methodology. This approach supports equitable access for all qualified firms while maintaining rigorous standards for public infrastructure delivery. His primary focus is on NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction — encompassing full-scope civil works including asphalt paving, drainage systems, curb and gutter installation, and intersection modernization. He specializes in procuring services tied to preventive maintenance programs, structural repairs, and utility relocation within active right-of-way environments, applying deep expertise in ASTM, AASHTO, and KDOT standards to ensure durable, code-compliant outcomes.