Timothy McElligott

Timothy McElligott serves as Deputy Commissioner of Public Works for the Department of Public Works in Ontario County, New York, where he oversees the planning, procurement, and execution of critical civil infrastructure projects. In this primary leadership role, he directs the acquisition of highway, bridge, and water infrastructure assets, ensuring alignment with county-wide safety, resilience, and sustainability goals. His procurement portfolio centers on construction services requiring technical expertise in pavement preservation, drainage systems, and structural rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle cost analysis and performance-based contracting. He works closely with engineering staff and project managers to translate capital improvement plans into competitive, compliant solicitations under federal and state procurement guidelines. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, McElligott’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for established general contractors with demonstrated experience in public works construction, particularly those capable of managing complex, multi-phase infrastructure projects under tight regulatory oversight. His office typically engages firms with proven track records in DOT-compliant construction methods, quality control protocols, and environmental compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships based on reliability, safety performance, and adherence to project specifications. McElligott’s office exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications, though small business participation is not excluded—vendors of all sizes are evaluated solely on technical merit, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), which accounts for half of all acquisitions, followed by water and sewer line construction (237110). He also oversees related services including landscaping, sign manufacturing, and ready-mix concrete supply, demonstrating broad expertise in civil works procurement and a deep understanding of materials science, construction sequencing, and infrastructure lifecycle management.