Cathy Thompson

Cathy Thompson serves as Assistant Chief of Planning for PGM – Infrastructure Management in Maryland, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s long-term procurement strategy and ensuring alignment between infrastructure priorities and federal acquisition regulations. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and evaluation of complex capital improvement contracts, with a focus on public works, transportation systems, and utility modernization projects. Her responsibilities include developing acquisition plans, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement standards. Thompson’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure through transparent, competitive contracting processes. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in the system, Thompson routinely engages with a diverse pool of prime contractors, including civil engineering firms, construction management companies, and environmental services providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and lifecycle cost analysis, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions across design, construction, and maintenance phases. She prioritizes accountability, innovation, and project scalability in vendor selection. Thompson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, consistently encouraging participation from small business concerns, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms. Though detailed set-aside percentages are not available, her planning framework integrates small business outreach requirements and promotes subcontracting opportunities to ensure equitable access for disadvantaged businesses. Her approach reflects Maryland’s broader goals for inclusive economic development through federal infrastructure investment. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to heavy and civil engineering construction, utility system construction, and infrastructure planning services. She specializes in acquiring services for road and bridge rehabilitation, stormwater management, water distribution upgrades, and smart infrastructure technologies. Thompson brings deep technical expertise in federal construction standards, environmental compliance, and integrated project delivery models, ensuring that acquisitions meet both operational needs and regulatory benchmarks.