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This page is a dedicated resource for industry to seek out open bid opportunities, register as a vendor and access Austin Transit Partnership's vendor portal.

Recently Released RFI

The Request for Information (RFI) for final design seeks to engage industry participants to provide input and feedback into our solicitation documents and process for procurement of final design and construction services for the civils, systems, rail and stations of Austin Light Rail.

To learn about the RFI release for industry feedback visit atptx.org/connectandbuild/.

Event Highlight

ATP will host a Connect and Build: Partnerships for Austin Light Rail event on Feb. 26, offering networking opportunities to connect small firms with prime contractors intending to pursue the upcoming final design and construction contract in June. 

Register for event.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program


The primary goal and objective of the DBE program is to level the playing field. We provide small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.

DBE regulations require state and local transportation agencies that receive federal financial assistance to establish goals for the participation of DBEs. Our department reviews the scopes of anticipated large prime contracts throughout the year and establishes contract-specific DBE subcontracting goals.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Who is eligible to be a DBE?

For-profit, small businesses are eligible to be a DBE if socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and control and manage daily business operations. African American, Hispanic/Latino/a, Native American, Asian-Pacific and Subcontinent Asian Americans, and women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged; other individuals can also qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis.

DBE Certification

The Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs in Texas. ATP will
accept DBE certifications from the TUCP members listed:

  • City of Austin
  • City of Houston
  • Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
  • North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
  • South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
  • Texas Department of Transportation

More Questions About The DBE Process?

More questions about the DBE process? Visit the DBE Program page

Bid Opportunities

Please Register as a vendor with ATP and review our current opportunities by visiting PlanetBids.

Contact Info

Brad Cummings, Senior Vice President, Procurement & Contract Management
Erick Wilkes, Vice-President, Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Keisha L. Gash, Manager, DBE Compliance
Email: DBE@ATPTX.org