UPDATE:City agencies can award contracts of up to $500,000 for goods, professional services, standard services and construction directly to City-certified M/WBEs without formal competition using the M/WBE Noncompetitive Small Purchase Method. This streamlined process makes it easier for the City to do business with M/WBEs.Don't miss out! Be ready to receive and respond to these opportunities directed specifically to City-certified M/WBE businesses. Register for a PASSPort account using the simple two-step account creation instructions.
The City’s PASSPort online procurement platform makes the contracting process easier and more transparent than ever. PASSPort facilitates every step of the procurement process – from identifying vendors to contract solicitation and response evaluation, award to contract, and invoicing to payment. To maximize business opportunities, all contractors should create a vendor account in PASSPort. For detailed instructions, please reference the PASSPort Vendor Account Creation User Manual on the Learning to Use PASSPort page. For more information, visit the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) PASSPort Webpage or reach out to the MOCS Service Desk at help@mocs.nyc.gov.
Leesel A. Wong, Agency Chief Contracting Officer
Carlo DiFava, Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer
Marie Gill, Chief/Purchasing
General Information
purchasing@buildings.nyc.gov
(212) 393-2392
By creating an equitable and competitive environment, the Department of Buildings continues the City’s efforts to develop, broaden and facilitate innovative practices, procedures and initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion. The Department is committed to its role in advancing procurement opportunities for NYC certified Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE).
The City's M/WBE program, enacted by the NYC City Council and signed by the Mayor as Local Law 129 of 2005, as amended by Local Law 1 of 2013 is designed to promote government contracting opportunities for businesses owned by minorities and women.
Minority and woman-owned businesses that want to do business with New York City government must be certified by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Once certified, a firm is listed in the SBS Directory which is used by all City Agencies and contractors. To qualify, businesses must be:
You can determine eligibility and submit a portion of your M/WBE Certification application online.
For additional information on the M/WBE Program, and to determine if your business qualifies, visit nyc.gov/getcertified. You can also obtain an application for certification by calling the Certification Hotline at (212) 513-6311 or visiting nyc.gov/sbs.
Upcoming Contracting Opportunities
Description |
Industry |
HVAC - Furnish and Install Agency wide |
Construction |
Catering Services – Various Agency Events |
Standard Services |
Computer Hardware – Scanners and various IT Supplies |
Goods |
Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) Software Licenses |
Goods |
Computer Software Licenses - Adobe Manager Forms 6.3 Software |
Good |
Moving Services |
Standard Services |
Information Consulting Services (Integration Support) |
Professional Services |
Additional solicitations for the Non-Competitive Purchase Method will be published as opportunities become available.