Houston Airports welcomed more than 400 contractors to its Industry Day on March 25. The Industry Day highlighted upcoming projects for the airport system, detailing history, scopes, timelines, and MWBE requirements along with giving subcontractors an opportunity to meet with prime contractors and other key stakeholders. 

There are many business opportunities within Houston Airports, including construction, facility maintenance, professional services, airport concessions, advertising and car rentals. These opportunities are awarded to companies through Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), or a competitive bid process. 

The Industry Day event also serves as a face-to-face networking opportunity for companies to learn about the process of doing business with Houston Airports. 

“We were extremely pleased with the interest and the turnout for this event,” said Jarrett Simmons, Houston Airports Infrastructure Director and Chief Development Officer. “The attendance was optimal, both in-person and online, they were engaged, and they are now better-equipped to know how to respond. We will continue to reach out, to supply them with the latest information, and to build relationships with potential, qualified partners.” 

Presenters included Simmons, Scott B. Hill, Justina Mann, David Robbins, and Nicole Owens.  

Among the many upcoming projects presented were: 

• IAH Central Utilities Plant – Renovation and Upgrades 

• IAH Power Generation (RFQ/RFP) 

• IAH Subway Inter-Terminal Train (ITT) Replacement and  

• Expansion 

• Domestic Redevelopment Program 

• ARFF Stations at IAH and HOU 81 - Rehab and Expansion 

• Upcoming Large Program Management Opportunities 

According to Eduardo Mejia, Houston Airports Office of Business Opportunity, Houston Airports awarded $798,358,899 in fiscal year 2021, of which $273,667,006 was awarded to MWSBE certified firms, accounting for 34.3 % utilization over all awards. 

With the first five-star airport in North America in William P. Hobby Airport, a 4-star airport in George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and a growing and influential hub for aerospace in the Houston Spaceport housed at Ellington Airport, Houston Airports is thriving. Its success depends on doing business with thousands of qualified contractors, suppliers and vendors. For more information on available business opportunities, please click here: Contracting Overview | Business and Partnerships | Houston Airport System (fly2houston.com) 

For additional information on Industry Day, see Industry Day Resources | Business and Partnerships | Houston Airport System (fly2houston.com)