Abe Rubio

Abe Rubio serves as Chief Information Officer for the Town of Queen Creek’s Procurement Office, where he leads the strategic acquisition of technology-driven professional services critical to modernizing municipal infrastructure and public administration. In this primary procurement role, Rubio oversees the selection and management of IT systems, digital transformation initiatives, and technical consulting engagements that support core civic functions including utilities management, public safety systems, and administrative automation. His acquisitions are centered on ensuring operational resilience through scalable, secure, and interoperable technology solutions aligned with the town’s long-term digital roadmap. Rubio’s contractor relationships are focused on firms specializing in computer systems design and enterprise IT consulting, with a preference for vendors demonstrating deep expertise in municipal technology environments. He engages with a diverse pool of technical service providers, including systems integrators, software developers, and cybersecurity consultants, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance-based contracting and compliance with state and federal procurement standards. His approach emphasizes vendor accountability, innovation delivery, and adherence to open standards to ensure interoperability across municipal platforms. Rubio’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all socioeconomic requirements, and small business participation is encouraged through transparent solicitation practices and accessible bidding mechanisms. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — encompassing custom software development, network architecture, data migration, and IT infrastructure modernization. Rubio specializes in procuring mission-critical systems that support public service delivery, including cloud-enabled platforms, GIS applications, and integrated civic service portals, demonstrating deep technical acumen in municipal IT ecosystems.