The City Council approved a contract for $23,061,603 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. for design services for the South Ramp Expansion Program. This program aims to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing congestion, improving taxi times, and enhancing safety at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The overall program consists of three phases, with Phases 1 and 2 focusing on providing capacity for two aircraft to taxi simultaneously in the southeast and center areas of the ramp. This contract covers full design, field survey, engineering, permitting services for Phases 1 and 2, and bidding services for Phase 1 construction. AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina has committed 20.49% ($4,725,753) of the contract value to DBE-certified firms.