Justin Manning

Justin Manning serves as SCADA Manager within the City of Apopka’s Procurement Office, where he leads the acquisition and integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems critical to municipal infrastructure operations. In this primary role, he ensures the procurement of advanced automation technologies that support water distribution, wastewater treatment, and utility monitoring networks. His responsibilities span the full lifecycle of technical acquisitions—from requirements definition and RFP development to vendor evaluation and contract administration—ensuring alignment with the city’s mission to modernize public utilities through secure, scalable, and interoperable technology solutions. Manning collaborates closely with engineering consultants, industrial automation vendors, and systems integrators specializing in SCADA architecture, PLC programming, and industrial cybersecurity. While no specific contractor relationships are currently highlighted, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for firms with proven expertise in utility-grade control systems, remote telemetry units, and real-time data integration platforms. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, performance reliability, and adherence to NIST and ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards. Manning’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical capability and system interoperability as the primary selection criteria. This approach ensures the highest operational integrity for mission-critical infrastructure, even as it limits socioeconomic contracting preferences. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with all acquisitions targeting custom-engineered SCADA solutions, networked sensor deployments, and industrial control system integration. Manning specializes in procuring real-time monitoring platforms, human-machine interface (HMI) software, and cybersecurity-hardened communication protocols essential for municipal utility resilience and operational efficiency.