Cao Nguyen Le

Cao Nguyen Le serves as a Senior Purchasing Specialist within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, playing a critical role in the procurement of infrastructure construction services essential to the county’s capital improvement programs. Responsible for managing competitive bidding processes and contract administration, Cao ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, resilient, and efficient public works. Their portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale civil construction projects, with a focus on structural steel fabrication, precast concrete elements, and related site work integral to roadway, stormwater, and sewer system upgrades. Cao Nguyen Le collaborates with a network of qualified general and specialty contractors specializing in structural and precast concrete construction. While no single contractor dominates their award profile, Cao consistently engages with vendors possessing proven experience in heavy civil infrastructure, ensuring technical competency and adherence to engineering specifications. Their procurement approach emphasizes competitive sealed bidding, rigorous prequalification, and performance-based contract management to mitigate risk and ensure project integrity. Cao’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with the scale and complexity of county infrastructure projects. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, Cao maintains compliance with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements under prime contracts. The primary NAICS classification under Cao’s purview is 238120—Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors—reflecting deep specialization in the procurement of engineered structural components for transportation and water infrastructure. Their expertise lies in sourcing high-strength steel framing, precast bridge elements, retaining walls, and other durable civil construction systems that meet Caltrans and county engineering standards, ensuring long-term infrastructure durability and public safety.