Andrew Chang

Andrew Chang serves as an Associate Electrical Engineer within the Department of Public Works’ Construction Division, where he plays a pivotal role in evaluating, specifying, and overseeing electrical engineering services for public infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include developing technical requirements, reviewing contractor submissions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal engineering standards for transportation and facility upgrades. As a primary technical lead in procurement, he directly influences the solicitation and award of engineering services contracts, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to enhance mobility, safety, and resilience through high-performance infrastructure. His acquisitions typically involve design, analysis, and commissioning of electrical systems for roads, bridges, pedestrian networks, and municipal facilities. Andrew works closely with licensed electrical engineering firms and multidisciplinary consultants specializing in civil infrastructure projects. He maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in power distribution, lighting design, grounding systems, and energy-efficient retrofits. His procurement approach emphasizes rigorous technical evaluation over price alone, favoring firms with proven experience in public-sector projects and strong track records of code compliance and project delivery. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with regional and statewide engineering service providers capable of meeting California’s stringent public works standards. Andrew’s contracting patterns reflect a strict preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. He does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability and project-specific expertise as the primary selection criteria. His approach aligns with the agency’s emphasis on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting, though he remains open to qualified small businesses that meet technical benchmarks. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—with deep specialization in electrical systems design for transportation infrastructure. He procures services including load studies, circuit design, emergency power planning, lighting retrofits, and integration of smart grid technologies. His domain expertise centers on NEC compliance, ADA accessibility standards for electrical components, and coordination with utility providers to ensure seamless infrastructure upgrades.