William Gerhardt

William Gerhardt serves as Project Manager for the Department of Public Works in Ontario County, New York, where he leads the planning, solicitation, and execution of commercial and institutional building construction projects critical to public infrastructure resilience. In this primary procurement role, he oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from needs assessment and RFQ development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with county-wide priorities in pavement preservation, drainage integrity, and facility modernization. His acquisitions primarily support the construction and rehabilitation of municipal buildings, public service facilities, and related civil structures, requiring strict adherence to state and federal building codes and sustainability standards. Gerhardt maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in commercial construction, structural framing, roofing, and mechanical systems installation. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven track records in public-sector delivery, prioritizing those with demonstrated expertise in phased construction, bid-day compliance, and post-award project management. His working style emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and rigorous contractor performance evaluation to ensure public accountability and project integrity. His procurement pattern reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of solicitations issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability and cost-efficiency over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses are not excluded—they compete on equal footing under full and open competition guidelines. Gerhardt’s technical domain centers exclusively on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), encompassing new builds, renovations, and upgrades to public facilities such as administrative offices, community centers, and maintenance depots. His expertise lies in managing complex, code-compliant construction projects involving structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle durability, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance readiness.