Carl Karakos

Carl Karakos is a Transportation Engineer within the Engineering (Public Works) agency for the City of Fort Myers, Florida. In this role, he supports the agency's mission to plan, design, and construct essential public infrastructure to enhance community safety and urban mobility. His responsibilities align with the delivery of resilient transportation networks and the execution of strategic capital improvement initiatives, typically focusing on acquisitions related to roadway modernization and public facility infrastructure. The agency's procurement patterns show a preference for open competition, with a majority of awards designated as No Set-Aside. However, the office has utilized sole-source procurement for specialized components, such as bridge truss projects, when specific technical requirements limit the vendor pool. The agency's industry focus is primarily centered on heavy civil engineering and infrastructure. The majority of its procurement activity falls under NAICS 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with additional technical requirements addressed through NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. This indicates a technical domain expertise focused on the physical construction and engineering design of transportation assets.