Airport Manager Bert Duffie

Bert Duffie, as Airport Manager with the Colleton County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs, plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to enhance accessibility and emergency resilience through targeted public infrastructure investments. Though his title is not formally designated, his responsibilities encompass the oversight and procurement of critical transportation and facility-related projects that ensure equitable access for individuals with disabilities. He primarily manages acquisitions related to electrical systems and wiring installations within public facilities and transit corridors, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and emergency response protocols. His procurement activities are strategically aligned with the agency’s focus on physical infrastructure that supports safe, inclusive community mobility. Duffie’s contractor relationships are centered on qualified electrical contractors with demonstrated expertise in commercial and public-sector wiring systems. He works with a consistent pool of licensed electrical contractors who specialize in retrofitting aging infrastructure to meet modern safety and accessibility codes. While no single vendor dominates his award history, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in public works environments and a track record of timely, code-compliant execution. His working relationships are characterized by reliability, regulatory adherence, and responsiveness to public safety imperatives. Duffie’s contracting approach shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and compliance over socioeconomic categorization, though it does not diminish the agency’s broader commitment to equitable access. All awards are issued through full and open competition, prioritizing performance, safety, and adherence to state and federal infrastructure standards. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. He specializes in procuring services related to ADA-compliant lighting, emergency power systems, accessible signage wiring, and conduit installations within public buildings and transportation hubs. His technical domain expertise lies in ensuring that electrical infrastructure not only meets code but actively enables independence and safety for individuals with disabilities.