Abner Gallardo

Abner Gallardo serves as a procurement professional within the Seattle Department of Transportation, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation infrastructure. In his role, he manages the acquisition of critical civil works and utility systems, ensuring alignment with citywide mobility goals and federal compliance standards. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for highway, bridge, water, and electrical infrastructure projects, often coordinating across engineering, environmental, and community engagement teams to meet public safety and equity objectives. Gallardo’s work directly enables the modernization of Seattle’s multimodal transportation network through strategic sourcing and lifecycle asset management. Gallardo maintains collaborative relationships with a broad range of contractors specializing in civil construction and transportation supply chains. He routinely engages with firms experienced in heavy highway construction, utility line installation, and electrical system integration, fostering partnerships with both large-scale prime contractors and specialized subcontractors. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous compliance with safety, environmental, and labor standards. Vendor engagement is characterized by transparent solicitation processes and post-award performance monitoring to ensure quality and accountability. Gallardo’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside categories. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his processes remain fully compliant with federal and state small business participation requirements. His approach prioritizes technical capability and project readiness over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that contract awards are driven by merit, capacity, and proven performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with additional emphasis on 423860 for specialized transportation equipment and materials. He procures turnkey construction services, signaling systems, drainage infrastructure, and utility-grade electrical components, demonstrating deep expertise in public works procurement and infrastructure lifecycle management.