Charles Duke

Charles Duke serves as Facilities Manager for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s Facilities division, where he oversees the procurement and lifecycle management of infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects critical to airport operational readiness and public safety. In this primary contracting role, he directs acquisitions for facility modernization, structural repairs, and compliance-driven upgrades, ensuring alignment with environmental regulations and long-term asset sustainability. His procurement activities center on construction-related services that preserve the integrity of aviation and public facilities, with a strong emphasis on timely, code-compliant execution. Duke maintains collaborative relationships with specialized contractors in painting, wall covering, and flooring systems, partnering with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in high-traffic, aviation-grade environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven experience in airport-specific standards, including moisture-resistant finishes, non-slip flooring, and hazardous material abatement. His procurement approach prioritizes performance-based specifications and quality assurance protocols to ensure durability under heavy use. Duke’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” He does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability and compliance as primary selection criteria. This approach underscores a mission-driven emphasis on infrastructure reliability over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses are not excluded from consideration when they meet stringent performance benchmarks. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) and 238330 (Flooring Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in interior finish systems for high-use public spaces. He procures specialized coatings, epoxy flooring, acoustic wall treatments, and resilient flooring solutions engineered for aviation environments, requiring adherence to FAA and OSHA standards. Duke’s technical domain expertise ensures that all installations support safety, hygiene, and longevity in mission-critical facilities.