Concessions

CHECKPOINT ALERT: Bridge Security

Starting Dec. 9, 2024, TSA will no longer operate Bridge Security on a regular basis. A-Bridge and Ansbacher Hall will remain open for arriving passengers and employees accessing the Airport Office Building. Departing travelers must use West Security Checkpoint or South Security Checkpoint.

Security Checkpoint Information

TRAVEL UPDATE: Jackson Gap & 75th Ave. Detours

The existing off-ramp from inbound Peña Blvd. to Jackson Gap is closed for construction. While a temporary off-ramp is available, construction activity may cause travel impacts. Drivers on Jackson Gap will not be able to travel westbound on E 75th Ave. to the Pikes Peak shuttle lot. Detours are in place.

Peña Construction Prompts Detours for Jackson Gap and 75th

WAYFINDING: Changes to A-Bridge/ Ansbacher Hall

A-Bridge and Ansbacher Hall will be closed for overnight construction activities from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., Monday through Thursday nights, through the opening of the East Checkpoint in Q3 2025. During closures, all travelers must use concourse trains to journey to and from the Terminal.

Changes Coming to A-Bridge/Ansbacher Hall

Concessions at DEN

DEN’s concession program consists of more than 228,000 square feet of concession space and more than 185 merchants. In 2022, the concession program generated $513 million in annual gross sales, $2,250 per square foot and $14.80 spend per enplaning passenger.

Concession companies at DEN are selected through a competitive proposal process. When the airport has concession space available to lease, the Concessions section issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) document that describes the space(s) available, concept(s) desired, City of Denver requirements for operating at the airport, as well as required submittal documents.

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Some businesses may be required to become a certified vendor with the City and County of Denver

The Division of Small Business Opportunities (DSBO) has a variety of programs to help small businesses compete for government contracts. In addition to providing guidance on how to obtain certification (i.e. M/WBE, DBE, or SBE), DSBO also provides outreach and capacity-building for small firms, and sets participation goals for public projects and ensures that contractors are paid promptly.

Some businesses may be required to become a certified vendor with the City and County of Denver

Business are required to register with BidNet to access and download solicitation documents

There is no fee to register or use BidNet. Vendors may elect to pay a fee to receive automatic e-mail notifications for solicitation opportunities applicable to each vendor’s identified product/service offerings. Vendors who do not choose to register for notifications are responsible for monitoring the status of the posted bids and related documentation on their own.

Business are required to register with BidNet to access and download solicitation documents

What Can I Do While Waiting for an Opportunity to Be Posted to BidNet?

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Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)

The ACDBE Program aims to provide equitable opportunities by providing small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals a fair opportunity to compete for concession opportunities at the airport.

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Concessions at DEN

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Some businesses may be required to become a certified vendor with the City and County of Denver

Business are required to register with BidNet to access and download solicitation documents

What Can I Do While Waiting for an Opportunity to Be Posted to BidNet?

Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)

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