Valerie Garcia

Valerie Garcia serves as an Administrative Analyst for the City of Modesto’s Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Department, where she plays a central role in managing the acquisition of sporting and recreational goods and supplies. Responsible for sourcing equipment and materials that support public aquatic centers, leisure programs, and neighborhood recreational facilities, Garcia ensures procurement aligns with the agency’s mission of delivering safe, accessible, and high-quality community services. She leads the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from needs assessment and market research to contract administration and vendor performance evaluation—often coordinating with facility managers and program directors to align acquisitions with operational requirements and public safety standards. Garcia maintains collaborative relationships with merchant wholesalers specializing in recreational equipment, including suppliers of pool maintenance systems, aquatic safety gear, fitness apparatus, and playground infrastructure. While no specific contractors are currently identified in the procurement record, her procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with established sporting goods distributors who meet state and local compliance standards. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on reliability, product compliance, and timely delivery to support seasonal program demands. Garcia’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing broad market access over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical capability, pricing transparency, and adherence to procurement regulations. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 423910—Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers—reflecting deep expertise in procuring durable, safety-certified recreational equipment. She specializes in acquiring aquatic center supplies, fitness and leisure hardware, and outdoor recreation infrastructure, demonstrating technical fluency in product specifications, ANSI/NSF compliance standards, and warranty terms critical to public facility operations.