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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Upcoming Events
Runway To Opportunities
Join Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to learn about subcontracting construction opportunities as part of the Journey With AUS airport expansion program.
Runway to Opportunities is specifically designed for construction subcontractors–including small and local businesses–to connect with our prime firms and Journey With AUS partners. This event offers a valuable platform for networking and learning while exploring collaboration opportunities with leading firms in the industry.
AGENDA
8:00 AM: Doors Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Presentations from AUS and Prime Firms
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Networking break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Doing Business with the City & Airport
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Prime contractor networking
Who should attend?
Construction subcontractors interested in participating in the ongoing Journey With AUS airport expansion and development program.
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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
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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
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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
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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
- Austin Airport Expansion and Development Program Overview
- Program schedule visualization
- Path to WIN!
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
- Vendor Registration
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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
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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
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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.