Dusty Pacheco

Dusty Pacheco serves as Public Service Manager for the City of Clermont’s Public Works Department, overseeing the acquisition and contract administration of critical infrastructure projects focused on water, sewer, and related public utilities. In this primary procurement role, Pacheco ensures that construction and rehabilitation efforts align with the agency’s mission to safeguard municipal assets through proactive maintenance and emergency-ready infrastructure upgrades. He manages full lifecycle contracting for capital improvement initiatives, including design-build, construction management, and performance-based service contracts, with a strong emphasis on compliance with state and federal public works standards. Pacheco maintains collaborative relationships with a network of qualified general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in underground utility installation, pipeline rehabilitation, and stormwater system upgrades. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with demonstrated expertise in civil construction, trenchless technology, and hydraulic infrastructure systems. His procurement approach prioritizes vendor reliability, safety records, and adherence to municipal specifications, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, high-stakes public works projects on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Pacheco’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as non-set-aside. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most technically qualified and cost-effective bidder regardless of socioeconomic status, though small business participation remains encouraged through transparent solicitation practices and fair evaluation criteria. There is no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs; instead, the emphasis is on merit-based selection grounded in technical capability and past performance. His procurement focus is exclusively concentrated on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—encompassing the installation, repair, and replacement of potable water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains, pumping stations, and associated appurtenances. Pacheco possesses deep technical expertise in civil engineering specifications, trenchless rehabilitation methods, and municipal utility codes, ensuring all acquisitions meet rigorous engineering and public safety standards.