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.
Procurement Opportunities
Light Rail Progressive Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
In June 2025 ATP released the RFQ for the multibillion-dollar final design and construction contract it will begin awarding next year. The deadline for businesses to reply has passed.
The partners ATP selects for this contract will help shape and build nearly every aspect of the system including the transitway, tracks, systems, stations, bridges, traffic signals, utilities, drainage structures and streetscape. The agreement is expected to extend through the duration of design, construction and opening for service, planned for 2033.
Next Steps
- After reviewing responses to the RFQ, ATP will invite all qualified firms to participate in a comprehensive request for proposals (RFP) process that evaluates team experience, approach and cost to determine the highest-ranked proposer with which ATP will enter negotiations for the contract.
For information about this solicitation, visit the Vendor Portal and register as a vendor.
Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build contract will include all work within the Operations and Maintenance Facility site, excluding rail systems elements. The Light Rail Transit Progressive Design-Build contractor will address work including signaling, communications, and power systems.
A Request for Information for final design and construction services for the Operations and Maintenance Facility was issued in April 2025 and closed May 28, 2025. ATP anticipates releasing the RFQ for this contract in late summer 2025, followed by the RFP in late 2025. Visit the Vendor Portal for the latest information.
Light Rail Vehicles Request For Information (RFI)
ATP is seeking a light rail vehicle manufacturer to join us in stewarding a vibrant culture of transit so that the people and places of Austin are more deeply connected. ATP anticipates releasing the RFP in fall of 2025.
View, download or print the RFI Overview.
Additional Procurement Opportunities
To learn about the current and upcoming contracting opportunities, visit the Vendor Portal and register as a vendor.
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.
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