Committee for City and Airport Fairness (CCAF)Denver International Airport Minority ContractingProgram Equity Analysis (2015–2025)
The Committee for City and Airport Fairness (CCAF) was established nearly 20 years ago to advocate for equity, transparency, and fair access to public contracting opportunities within Denver’s airport and municipal systems. It is comprised of minority and women business owners, policy stakeholders, and engaged community members who are deeply invested in ensuring DEN’s leadership reflects the values and priorities of the diverse communities it serves.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest public works project in the region and one of the nation’s busiest airports. Its contracting practices profoundly shape economic opportunity. Over the past decade, DEN has generally met overall Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals on major projects (18–25%). However, these aggregate achievements mask persistent inequities for Latino-owned businesses, particularly in Construction, Professional Architectural and Engineering Services, and Concessions. Structural reforms, improved transparency, and targeted support are needed to achieve genuine equity.