LAWA PROCUREMENT OUTREACH EVENTS
new opportunities for microbusinesses , industry mentor and protégé programs , as well as internship and educational learning opportunities . These updates will continue to evolve and grow , all in support of fostering equitable economic growth and sustainability in Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region .
“ At LAX , we are not only transforming the airport with vital infrastructure but also reshaping our procurement model to foster greater opportunities for diverse vendors , especially those from our local community ,” said Terri Mestas , Chief Development Officer , LAWA . “ Through this effort , we aim to create a model that other agencies and peers within aviation and beyond can use to restructure their own sourcing methods . The calls for qualifications that we are issuing this summer are just the beginning of this work .”
On April 14 , LAWA welcomed over 1,100 guests from its surrounding community , across the U . S ., and around the world at LAX ’ s
Attendees at the June 23 LAWA outreach event networked with other vendors after the presentation .
officials about its newest transformation project . Terminal 9 will bring roughly 1.4 million square feet of ground-up construction to LAX ’ s campus to serve an estimated 7.2 million annual departing domestic and international passengers .
On May 12 , the CDABP team helped LAWA to execute the LAX Program Services Multiple Award Task Order Contract ( MATOC )
“ At LAX , we are [...] reshaping our procurement model to foster greater opportunities for diverse vendors , especially those from our local community .”
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Terri Mestas , Chief Development Officer , LAWA
Terminal 9 Industry Showcase , held at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel , making it one of the highest-attended procurement events in the airport ’ s history . During the showcase , the audience heard from Airport Board Commissioner Karim Webb , LAWA CEO Justin Erbacci , Ms . Mestas , and other airport
Pre-Proposal Outreach event held at Los Angeles Southwest College . Over 600 people attended . Via the Program Services MATOC , LAWA seeks to establish a pool of prequalified professional consulting firms that will subsequently be invited to submit task order proposals to provide services , including ,
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