Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is hosting two upcoming events to encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to work on projects for the city’s largest urban redevelopment venture. The sessions will give tips, solicitation pointers, and insights on upcoming procurement opportunities. They will also provide opportunities to connect contractors who could partner together.  

The BeltLine is looking for a multitude of construction contractors and other businesses to build the trail and to tell the BeltLine’s story. Representatives of DBEs will learn about how to do business with ABI from staff and general contractors with experience on Atlanta BeltLine projects. 

The outreach effort is part of the Atlanta BeltLine’s mission to build a more equitable and inclusive future that reimagines how people work, live, play, and thrive in Atlanta. With $300 million in funding through a Special Services District and a RAISE grant, ABI is seeking diverse business partners as it ramps up major projects to complete the 22-mile, multi-use trail by 2030. The BeltLine will continue to work toward completion of the trail with the support of its partners.

“With work underway along every part of the Atlanta BeltLine, we would like a broad range of businesses to be a part of this transformational project,” said Clyde Higgs, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. President & CEO. “From qualified DBE construction contractors and sub-contractors to business services, we would like everyone to attend this event at no cost and leave with tips and tools for the opportunity to participate in BeltLine projects.”  

General Contractors with experience on Atlanta BeltLine projects will be in attendance to answer questions in a small group discussion format. The list below includes, but is not exclusive of, the desired categories and types of contractors/vendors sought by ABI. 

As one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States, the Atlanta BeltLine is the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life. ABI has always solicited and encouraged participation by qualified DBE and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) contractors and is seeking additional MBE contractors to help us complete the remaining work by the end of 2030.

DBE/Contractor Info Session and Meet & Greet  

2 opportunities to attend:  

Date & Time: February 23, 2022 from 8 am-10 am   

Registration link  

Date & Time: March 3, 2022 from 2pm-4pm  

Registration link  

Audience: Companies interested in doing business with ABI, including DBE & MBE. 

Zoom link will be sent upon registration.  

AGENDA 

Hour one: 

ABI Open Projects/Bids 

ABI vendor business basics  

Attendee Q&A 

Hour two: 

Meet & Greet with Prime contractors: Introductions & small group info sessions 

Participants Feedback & Closing Remarks  

Trades Typically Utilized on ABI Projects:   
Constructions Services 

Aggregates  

Asphalt Paving  

Bioretention Pond  

Bridge Demolition  

Bridge Foundations  

Bridge Install  

Bridge Material  

Bridge Substructure  

Bridge Superstructure  

Clearing  

Concrete Install  

Concrete Paving  

Curb and Gutter  

Damp Proofing  

Electrical (Lighting and Cameras)  

Environmental Remediation  

Erosion Control  

Fencing  

Flatwork  

Grading  

Granite Install  

Granite Material  

Guardrail  

Handrail (Stainless)  

Hauling  

Joint Sealing  

Landscaping  

Milling and Paving  

MSE Walls  

NPDES Monitoring  

Painting  

Rebar  

Sand/water blasting  

Sandblasting  

Seismic Monitoring  

Shoring  

Shoring Wall Panels  

Signs  

Steel Install  

Steel Material  

Storm Drainage  

Storm Install  

Storm Material  

Striping / Pavement Marking  

Structural Concrete  

Survey  

Traffic Control  

Traffic Signals  

Water / Sewer Utilities  
 

Professional Services 

Abutment Development Design Guidelines Support    

Animated videos  

Distribution services  

Graphic design 

Photographer   

Printing services  

Public relations   

Small Business Support Services/Technical Assistance   

Social media consultant  

Videographer  

Website management 

Workforce Development Training