Journey With AUS: Business Opportunities
The Austin-Bergstrom Airport Expansion and Development program (AEDP) will modernize and improve AUS while serving as a catalyst for economic prosperity in Central Texas for business opportunities for professional services, construction, and concessions firms- large and small especially diverse and local companies.
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Current Opportunities
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Planned Subcontracting Opportunities
Below is a list of subcontracting opportunities as part of the Journey With AUS expansion program. This information is subject to change. Check back regularly for updates and when packages will be released.
Utility Infrastructure Campus-wide Improvements | ||
Prime Contractor: Sundt-Archer Western | ||
| Bid Package Number | Scope | Anticipated Release Date |
| GMP #1 - Volume 1 | Storm and Water Quality, aircraft rated Trunklines and manholes, Filtration, Detention, and Water Quality Ponds. | COMPLETE |
| GMP #1 - Volume 1 | Telecommunication Duct banks and IT Building Vault. | COMPLETE |
| GMP #1 - Volume 2 | Medium voltage (MV) switchgears and feeds. | COMPLETE |
| GMP #2 - Volume 1 | East Campus Utilities including MV Duct Banks, Telecommunications Duct Banks, Reclaimed Water, and hydronics HW/CW Piping including needed manholes and vaults. | Q3 2026 |
Central Utility Plant | ||
Prime Contractor: JE Dunn | ||
| Bid Package Number | Scope | Anticipated Release Date |
| Package #1 | Long lead equipment, mechanical and electrical trades, TES tank | Q3 2026 |
| Package #2 | Building site and campus utility projects | Q3 2026 |
| Package #3 | Central Utility Plan buildings and cooling tower | Q4 2026 |
Arrival & Departure Hall | ||
Prime Contractor: Austin Commercial | ||
| Bid Package Number | Scope | Anticipated Release Date |
| Package #1 | Early enabling works: site services, demolition, utilities, wayfinding, & wayfinding | Q4 2026 |
| Package #2 | Site plan development, building permit, demolition, & underground MEP | Q1 2027 |
| Package #3 | Building foundations, core and shell, and finishes | Q3 2027 |
Concourse B & Tunnel | ||
Prime Contractor: Hensel Phelps | ||
| Bid Package Number | Scope | Anticipated Release Date |
| Package #2 | Concourse M - Site, utilities, foundations, structure & finishes | COMPLETE |
| Package #3 | Concourse B - East civil & utilities | Q3 2026 |
| Package #4 | Concourse B - Additional civil & utilities | Q4 2026 |
| Package #5 | Concourse B - Core & shell of Concourse B | Q3 2027 |
| Package #6 | Concourse B - Building finish out | Q4 2027 |
All dates and information here are preliminary and subject to change.
Upcoming Events
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Previous Events: Info and Materials
On April 10, 2025, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hosted the Runway to Opportunities Subcontracting Event, connecting local small businesses with prime contractors supporting the airport’s expansion program. The event offered insight into upcoming subcontracting opportunities, guidance on how primes engage with partners, and time for networking.
On November 9 2023, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hosted the final Journey With AUS Industry Day event of the year for the business and contracting community to learn more about upcoming opportunities across the airport.
The event featured a panel discussion from AUS leaders and the City of Austin Economic Development Department & Small and Minority Business Resource Department leadership
Journey With AUS – Are You Ready? Get Set! Let’s Go! - Three-Part Series
AUS hosted a three-part series throughout summer of 2023 for small, local and diverse businesses to learn more about opportunities through the Airport Expansion and Development Program.
- Session 1 – July 12, 2023
Virtual Event
- Update on the AEDP
- Meet the AUS team
- Expectations of procurement – types, funding, timing
Click here to view the July 12, 2023 "Are You Ready?" event presentation
- Session 2 – August 9, 2023
Virtual Event
- Update on the AEDP and expected procurements
- Breakout rooms for the following opportunities:
- Professional services
- Construction
- Utilities
Click here to view the August 9, 2023 “Get Set…” event presentation
- Session 3 – September 20, 2023
In Person Event – In conjunction with Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
- Update on the AEDP, procurements, potential scopes needed
- Speed Networking with potential primes
Click here to view the September 20 "Let's Go!" event presentation
Spring 2023 Industry Day
On April 19, 2023, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hosted a Journey With AUS Industry Day for the business and contracting community to learn more about upcoming opportunities through the Airport Expansion and Development Program. Thank you to everyone who attended! Event materials presentations are below:
General Sessions
Breakout Sessions
- Upcoming projects: Midfield Concourse and Tunnel
- Upcoming projects: Barbara Jordan Terminal and Arrivals/Departures Hall
- Upcoming projects: Utilities and Infrastructure
- Upcoming projects: Other Airport Contracts
- Small and Minority Business Resources Overview
- Doing Business with AUS: Proposal Submittal Process
Industry Day Registration List
On February 10, 2026, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hosted its second Runway to Opportunities Subcontracting Event, connecting local small businesses with prime contractors supporting the airport’s expansion program. Prime contractors presented their upcoming subcontracting opportunities for the major expansion projects happening at AUS. In addition, City of Austin staff presented information and resources to help with securing City contracts.
- Vendor Registration
City of Austin vendor registration is required to receive a contract and work at the airport. Becoming a registered vendor allows you to participate in the City’s procurement process by receiving solicitation notifications for contract opportunities and submitting responses through our website. If awarded a contract or order, an approved account is needed to complete contract execution and process future payments.
- Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Certification
Becoming certified as a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise is managed by Austin Small and Minority Business Resource Department. They have programs to help businesses get certified, along with resources to help in growing your business.
Click here to visit the Austin Small and Minority Business Resource Department
- Austin Aviation General Construction and Design Resources
Austin Aviation (AUS) has a resource webpage for construction and design standards and specifications that apply to all airport construction projects.
Visit the Construction and Design Resources for the Airport page.