Albert D. Riddle

Albert D. Riddle serves as a procurement lead within the Alabama Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, overseeing acquisitions critical to the state’s operational resilience and infrastructure sustainability. In his capacity as a SLED contracting professional, he manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and building systems integration, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical networks. His role is pivotal in executing preventive maintenance strategies and ensuring adherence to state and federal environmental standards through targeted procurement initiatives that align with the agency’s mission of public safety and long-term infrastructure stewardship. Riddle’s contracting patterns reflect a broad vendor engagement strategy, with no exclusive reliance on a single contractor base. He collaborates with a wide array of specialty trade contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers to fulfill complex infrastructure needs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his engagements consistently involve firms capable of delivering integrated solutions for building systems, environmental remediation, and mechanical component supply, fostering a competitive, open-market environment that prioritizes technical capability over preferential relationships. His procurement approach shows a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and full and open competition, aligning with the agency’s operational scale and the specialized nature of its infrastructure requirements. Riddle’s primary NAICS focus areas include 928110 (National Security—likely tied to secure facility operations), 238990 and 238290 (specialty trade and building equipment contracting), and 332913 and 333912 (plumbing fixture manufacturing and air/gas compressor production). His expertise lies in procuring high-integrity mechanical systems and environmental control components, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with building infrastructure lifecycles and regulatory compliance frameworks.