Keith Sanders

Keith Sanders serves as Project Manager for the Capital Projects agency under the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, where he leads the planning, procurement, and execution of public infrastructure initiatives. In this primary contracting role, he oversees the full lifecycle of construction-related acquisitions, ensuring alignment with agency goals for safe, durable, and community-enhancing public works. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, managing contract performance, and coordinating with engineering and environmental compliance teams to deliver civic facilities and transportation infrastructure projects. He is the central point of contact for contractor engagement and contract administration within the agency’s construction portfolio. Keith’s contractor relationships are primarily with commercial and institutional building contractors with proven experience in public-sector construction delivery. He works with a consistent pool of qualified general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and design-build firms capable of meeting stringent municipal code and safety standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring detailed project management plans, schedule adherence, and quality assurance protocols. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in Georgia municipal projects and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery. Keith’s procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on technical capability and past performance as the primary selection criteria. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified bidders, aligning with the agency’s mandate to deliver high-quality infrastructure without socioeconomic restrictions. His primary focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing the design and build of civic facilities, public administration buildings, and related infrastructure. He procures turnkey construction services, including site preparation, structural framing, MEP systems, and compliance with ADA and environmental regulations, demonstrating deep expertise in public construction procurement and project delivery methodologies.