AJ Goodson

AJ Goodson serves as a key procurement lead for the City of Buda, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize public infrastructure through strategic capital improvements and professional services. In their role as a SLED (State, Local, and Tribal) procurement professional, Goodson manages the acquisition of construction and engineering services critical to maintaining and enhancing transportation networks, public facilities, and civic wayfinding systems. They oversee the full lifecycle of contracts—from needs assessment and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with municipal priorities in sustainable infrastructure resilience and urban functionality. Their portfolio primarily includes complex, high-impact projects requiring technical expertise in civil engineering and commercial construction. Goodson cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in heavy civil works, commercial building, and infrastructure development. While no single contractor dominates their award portfolio, they consistently engage firms with proven experience in roadway rehabilitation, bridge construction, and site-specific civil engineering. Their contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based specifications, and contractor accountability to ensure public safety and long-term asset durability. Vendor partnerships are built on demonstrated technical capability, compliance with state and federal construction standards, and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery. Goodson’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. There is no current reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on technical qualifications and capacity over socioeconomic categorizations. This approach prioritizes project outcomes and contractor expertise, aligning with the City’s need for specialized, large-scale infrastructure execution. The agency’s contracting focus is evenly distributed across three core NAICS categories: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Goodson specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, structural upgrades, signage systems, and public facility modernization, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in civil infrastructure delivery and municipal capital project management.