Tim Cayton

Tim Cayton serves as Operation Chief / Fleet for the City of Clermont’s Public Works Department, where he oversees the procurement and lifecycle management of fleet maintenance and automotive infrastructure services. In this critical role, he ensures the operational readiness of municipal vehicles and equipment by directing acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain safe, reliable transportation assets. His procurement activities center on contract execution for preventive maintenance, body and paint repair, interior refurbishment, and emergency fleet response—ensuring compliance with municipal standards and state procurement regulations. He is the primary decision-maker for fleet-related contracts, working closely with maintenance supervisors and engineering staff to align purchasing with operational needs and long-term asset strategy. Tim Cayton maintains collaborative relationships with a network of qualified automotive repair vendors specializing in municipal fleet services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages certified mechanics and service providers with demonstrated expertise in heavy-duty vehicle systems, diagnostic technologies, and EPA-compliant repair protocols. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based service level agreements, on-time delivery metrics, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent fleet uptime and safety compliance. Tim Cayton’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability, response time, and service reliability over socioeconomic classifications. His approach supports a level playing field for all qualified vendors while maintaining rigorous performance benchmarks. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 811121—Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance—reflecting deep expertise in vehicle restoration, corrosion control, and fleet refurbishment. He procures specialized services including collision repair, paint matching, upholstery replacement, and diagnostic system calibration, ensuring municipal vehicles meet safety and aesthetic standards. His technical domain expertise lies in municipal fleet sustainability, preventive maintenance scheduling, and compliance with state vehicle inspection codes.