Charlie Wetzel

Charlie Wetzel serves as County Traffic Engineer for Seminole County’s Administrative Services – Purchasing & Contracts unit, where he leads the technical evaluation and acquisition of specialized infrastructure and communication systems critical to traffic management and public safety. His role bridges engineering expertise with procurement strategy, ensuring that contracted goods and services align with county-wide objectives for transportation resilience, signal modernization, and intelligent infrastructure. Wetzel primarily oversees the procurement of advanced communication and energy wire manufacturing products, including traffic signal control systems, fiber-optic communication networks, and related electrical components essential to county roadways and intelligent transportation systems. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the procurement database, Wetzel’s technical specifications consistently target vendors capable of delivering compliant, NEMA- and MUTCD-aligned traffic control equipment. His procurement process emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical certifications, and adherence to Florida Department of Transportation standards, fostering partnerships with manufacturers and systems integrators experienced in public-sector transportation deployments. Wetzel’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and system interoperability over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal and state procurement regulations. His approach prioritizes functional performance, lifecycle cost, and long-term maintenance compatibility over vendor classification. His primary NAICS focus—335929, Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing—indicates deep specialization in procuring custom-engineered wiring, conduit systems, power distribution units, and integrated communication hardware for traffic control infrastructure. Wetzel’s domain expertise lies in the technical specifications of traffic signal cabinets, fiber backbone networks, and energy-efficient lighting systems, ensuring all acquisitions support the county’s modernization goals for safe, responsive, and data-enabled transportation networks.