Balfour Beatty selected as prequalified contractor for LAX infrastructure projects

California Construction News staff writer

Balfour Beatty’s Civils West and California Buildings operations have been selected as a prequalified contractor for Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC), positioning the company to undertake a variety of infrastructure and facilities modernization projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

This selection places Balfour Beatty among 31 companies, including 13 first-time prime contractors, chosen by LAWA to streamline procurement processes and accelerate design-build and construction (DB&C) services at the airport. The projects range from $1 million to more than $250 million in value.

Eric Stenman, president and CEO of Balfour Beatty U.S., expressed enthusiasm over the selection: “Being selected for LAWA’s MATOC allows us to continue our valued partnership with LAWA as well as support our strategic efforts in diversifying our aviation project portfolio.”

Stenman further highlighted the company’s expertise in aviation infrastructure, particularly their ongoing work on the LAX Automated People Mover, which gives Balfour Beatty a deep understanding of LAWA’s project delivery expectations. “We’re excited to leverage our integrated team of experts from both our Civils and Buildings businesses — a winning combination that brings together specialized expertise and operational excellence to support LAWA’s vision for the future of LAX,” he said.

LAWA’s MATOC is part of a $5 billion initiative designed to simplify contractor selection for various airport projects without the need for repeated qualification solicitations. Contractors can now bid on tasks that align with their expertise, ensuring a consistent flow of work throughout the lifespan of the contract.

The MATOC is set to support LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program and other projects, with 20 projects expected to begin this year. The five-year contract includes the option for two one-year extensions at LAWA’s discretion.