Cody Bates

Cody Bates is a procurement contact at the Texas Department of Transportation. In this role, they support the agency's mission to develop, maintain, and modernize the state's transportation infrastructure, focusing on the construction and repair of highways, streets, and bridges. Their work aligns with strategic priorities including pavement preservation, traffic safety, and the structural integrity of the state's transit network. The agency's contractor landscape includes a variety of engineering and construction firms. Vendors active at this agency include HNTB Corporation, Lamb-Star Engineering, WR Griggs Construction Company, Inc., JAG One, LLC, and Sherry Matthews, Inc. These firms typically provide the technical expertise and labor required for large-scale infrastructure projects and transportation system modernization. Regarding socioeconomic contracting patterns, the agency's recent awards show a 100% preference for no set-aside designations.