Yolanda S. Collins

Yolanda S. Collins serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s Acquisition Management Division at the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and support service acquisitions for federal facilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for courthouses, federal office complexes, and mission-critical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s goals of sustainability, security, and operational efficiency. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, renovation, and integrated facility services, requiring deep coordination with architects, engineers, and construction managers to deliver high-stakes public infrastructure. Collins maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor specializing in commercial and institutional building construction. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, fostering reliable delivery of construction services across multiple federal sites. She actively engages with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in delivering complex, code-compliant projects under tight timelines and stringent security protocols. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 75% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides, underscoring her dedication to empowering small disadvantaged businesses. An additional 12.5% of her awards utilize total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder are open competitions. This pattern reveals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunity for underrepresented firms within the federal construction sector. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she procures comprehensive construction services including site development, structural upgrades, and facility modernization. She also manages limited acquisitions under NAICS 541690 for specialized technical consulting services supporting design and compliance efforts. Her expertise centers on integrated project delivery models and construction-phase contract administration within federal environmental and accessibility standards.