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Welcome to FY25

July 2024 is the start of the new Fiscal Year - (FY) 2025 and the city will be seeking M/WBEs to procure new goods and services. Are you ready to partner with NYC?

Here are some tips for researching opportunities:

Register for PASSPort and check nyc.gov/businessopportunities regularly for upcoming opportunities
Review Annual Agency Procurement Plans for anticipated contracting opportunities with different agencies
Review our Annual M/WBE Procurement Guide to identify agencies that procure the goods or services you can provide
Conduct market research through city open data resources like City Record Online and Checkbook NYC to understand past contracting needs and trends
Call 212-513-6444 or email M/WBE Vendor Services at mwbetechassist@sbs.nyc.gov for additional help or a consultation

Learn and Grow With Us

Bond Readiness

Now Accepting Applications!

Intensive 12-session program for construction and trade M/WBEs to prepare for surety bonding pre-qualification. Cohort 15 will start October 15, 2024.

Learn More & Apply

M/WBE Recertification Webinar

RSVP for Aug. 14

Procurement Basics

Aug. 6

Identifying Opportunity

Aug. 13

Responding to Opportunity

Aug. 20

Marketing to Government

Aug. 27

Federal Series: DCAA Bootcamp – Pricing Series - Part 2

Join the NYC SBS APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) for a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) workshop series on proposal submissions, including price proposals and budget practices.

RSVP for Aug. 7

M/WBE Contract Legal Services

Legal Consultation Clinic

30-minute virtual session with an attorney to discuss legal matters, contract review, or other legal questions. Limited seating.

Pre-register by Aug. 2 for Aug. 8

M/WBE Mentors

Small Group Mentoring Meeting with M/WBE Construction Mentor

Ericka Keller, Brisa Builders Development LLC Limited seating.

RSVP for Aug. 1

Small Group Mentoring Meeting with M/WBE Goods & services Mentor, Nisha Balwani, RCI Technologies Inc. Limited seating.

RSVP for Sept. 5

Bonding Services

QuickBooks® for Construction Clinic

RSVP for Aug. 6 or Sept. 17

Webinar:

Understanding Contract Surety Bonds

Construction M/WBEs - learn about the basics of surety bonds and how to pre-qualify for them.

RSVP for Sept. 19

Opportunity Corner

Construction

The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites construction management firms to submit proposals to provide planning, procurement, and construction oversight for the Staten Island Esplanade Emergency Bulkhead Repair Project in the St. George area of Staten Island.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 7/29/24

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Standard Services

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking qualified contractor(s) to provide uniformed armed/unarmed security guard services, and fire safety personnel to all city agencies.

M/WBE utilization goals are included and M/WBEs should attend the pre-proposal conference to network, establish relationships, and build on existing partnerships. There will be up to four (4) borough-based requirements contracts issued.

Pre-proposal Conference:

In-Person 7/30/24, 10 AM

Please send an email to register and submit your questions prior to the pre-proposal conference.

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Goods

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a solicitation to obtain bids for the procurement of trucks, diesel, and electric refuse.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 8/6/24

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Professional Services

The NYC Department of Education (DOE) is seeking proposals from agencies, clinics, hospitals, educational institutions, and/or independent providers to provide mono-lingual and bi-lingual special education services to school-age (5-21) and pre-school (3-5) children.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 8/12/24

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Success Story

Meet Sachin Garg and Megha Jain Garg, owners of Innovee Consulting, LLC, a certified Asian-Indian M/WBE team providing IT services.

Founded in 2014, the company faced various challenges, including understanding government contracting, establishing a presence, and managing cash flow.

They sought assistance from SBS and participated in our Selling to Government workshop series, which helped them gain a deeper understanding of the government landscape. With guidance from our team, they secured a line of credit for working capital access and were able to obtain contracts with various city agencies including NYC Department of Buildings, Sanitation, and Transportation.

For more information on this vendor and other certified M/WBEs, visit our NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses .

Other News and Resources

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Invitation for Expressions of Interest for Vendors

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC2026) will bring the largest sporting events in history across North America (with events across Canada, Mexico and the United States). FWC2026’s Infrastructure and Technical Services team has partnered with BaAM to procure and deliver temporary infrastructure for all stadiums across host cities.

Interested in becoming a vendor/supplier? Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) for consideration. Qualified suppliers will receive RFP packages. Even if you don't qualify now, there will be more opportunities closer to the tournament time.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

Find the Right Candidates for Your Business

Our services include:

Access to our database of 100,000+ candidates
Screening candidates based on your needs — referring the most qualified to your business
Flexible interview scheduling

Questions? Call 888-SBS-4NYC or visit nyc.gov/recruitment.

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NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program

BIG NEWS for veteran entrepreneurs and their families!

We're partnering with NYC Department of Veteran Services and NYC Boss Up for the second cohort of the NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program, which is now expanded for military spouses and Gold Star Families.

Up to 10 selected applicants will receive a $20,000 grant and be enrolled in FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ for Veterans to help build and grow their businesses.

Learn More and Apply

New Federal Reporting Requirement

New Federal Reporting Requirement – the Corporate Transparency Act , enacted to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. Filing is free of charge. Existing companies created before 1/1/24 must file by 1/1/25. Companies created or registered after 1/1/24 have 90 calendar days to file after receiving notice that their company’s creation is effective.

Learn More Here

PASSPort Vendor Webinar Trainings on creating and submitting invoices in PASSPort - the New York City procurement portal.

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