Brian Kerney

Brian Kerney serves as Construction Manager within the Procurement Services Division of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, where he leads the strategic acquisition of construction and professional services critical to affordable housing preservation and community revitalization. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of capital improvement and rehabilitation contracts, Kerney ensures compliance with state and federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to upgrade public housing infrastructure. He routinely oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of complex construction contracts, with a focus on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems essential to maintaining safe, energy-efficient residential environments. Kerney cultivates long-term partnerships with qualified general contractors and specialty trade firms experienced in public-sector housing projects. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and adherence to performance metrics, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven track records in multifamily rehabilitation and code-compliant upgrades. He engages with a diverse pool of vendors, prioritizing those with experience in historic preservation, seismic retrofitting, and HUD-compliant construction practices. Kerney’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains transparent and accessible to all qualified bidders, ensuring equitable opportunity within the competitive marketplace. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical and electrical systems integration for residential buildings. Kerney specializes in procuring services involving HVAC replacement, pipe re-piping, circuit modernization, and energy-efficient retrofits—domains requiring precise technical oversight and coordination with building code authorities to ensure habitability and sustainability.