Albert Rodriguez

Albert Rodriguez serves as Procurement Contract Manager for the Orange County Office of Public Works, where he leads the planning, solicitation, and administration of critical infrastructure contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure resilient public systems. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions for transportation networks, water infrastructure, public facilities, and fleet maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations. His role is central to translating technical requirements into enforceable contractual obligations that support long-term asset sustainability and emergency preparedness across the county. Rodriguez cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of contractors specializing in civil engineering, heavy construction, municipal utilities, and preventive maintenance services. He works closely with both large-scale infrastructure firms and local service providers to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes, emphasizing performance-based contracting and lifecycle cost analysis. His procurement approach prioritizes reliability, safety, and accountability, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency and measurable deliverables. While specific set-aside data is not available, Rodriguez demonstrates a clear institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, consistently encouraging participation from small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms. He actively promotes outreach initiatives and mentorship programs to expand the pool of qualified disadvantaged contractors, ensuring equitable access to public works opportunities and reinforcing the agency’s equity goals through intentional contracting practices. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to heavy and civil engineering construction, water and wastewater treatment, and vehicle maintenance services. He specializes in procuring complex infrastructure upgrades, stormwater management systems, fleet modernization, and asset management software, requiring deep technical understanding of engineering standards, environmental compliance, and public works specifications. Rodriguez’s expertise lies in aligning technical needs with contractual frameworks that ensure durability, regulatory adherence, and public safety.