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M/WBE Certification

Online Directory of NYC Certified Businesses

Payee Information Portal (PIP)

Education & Capacity Building

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NYC SBS APEX Accelerator (formerly NYC SBS PTAC)

Bonding Services

M/WBE Contract Legal Services

M/WBE Mentors

NYC Construction Ramp-Up Program

Financing Assistance

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New Year, New Opportunities

Get Connected to Contracting Opportunities at our M/WBE Borough Forum

We will be hosting a citywide series of events to:

Connect certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to government contracting opportunities.
Educate non-certified firms about M/WBE certification and how to get started.
Highlight resources available for both certified and non-certified minority and women-owned businesses.

Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming Borough Forums throughout the city!

Learn and Grow With Us

Procurement

Basics

RSVP for Feb. 6

Identifying Opportunity

RSVP for Feb. 13

Responding to Opportunity

RSVP for Feb. 20

Marketing to Government

RSVP for Feb. 27

Start your year strong with SBS's Technical Assistance Workshop: Responding to M/WBE Non-Competitive Solicitations to elevate your skills and knowledge for a successful 2024.

DoD & SBA Mentor Protégé Webinar

Join the NYC SBS APEX Accelerator as they co-host the Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn more about each of their Mentor-Protégé programs (MPP).

Understand how to win government contracts using partnerships with expert companies willing to provide mentorship to help your business with subcontracting opportunities, security clearance support, financial assistance, and more.

RSVP for Jan. 25

Bonding Services

Webinar: How Your Credit Scores Impact Your M/WBE

Firm’s Bonding Capacity

Surety bond consultants will help you understand how to pre-qualify for surety bonds and how credit scores can determine your costs for surety bonds and whether you pre-qualify.

RSVP for Jan. 23

M/WBE Contract Legal Services

Webinar: Tips on Avoiding Court When Contracts are Broken

Presenting attorneys will cover options for resolving contract disputes to avoid litigation.

RSVP for Feb. 8

Legal Consultation Clinics: 30-minute consultation with attorney on business or contract/agreement concerns.

RSVP for Feb. 15

M/WBE Mentors

How to Make Your M/WBE Construction Firm Stand Out to NYC Agencies

M/WBEs successfully contracting with the city will share tips on how to get agencies’ attention.

RSVP for Jan. 24

Opportunity Corner

Construction

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (PARKS) is seeking a vendor to assist with the reconstruction of comfort stations at Marlboro Playground and Cadman Plaza Park.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 2/8/24

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Goods

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a solicitation to obtain bids for the procurement of snow melters.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 2/6/24

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Professional Services

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking one (1) vendor to collect health survey data using the World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) Wave 6 Survey from approximately 65,000 enrollees.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 1/31/24

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Standard Services

The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) seeks a vendor to provide professional, heavy duty cleaning services in the residences of ACS throughout the five boroughs.

Solicitation Response Deadline: 1/29/24

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Success Story

Pathway to Purpose is a NYC M/WBE that provides early college awareness resources and events for middle and high school students in New York City.

“Before becoming certified, I would advise business owners who are interested in growing their business, to make a list of their top 3 goals, or areas of their business they would like to strengthen. Once these areas or goals have been identified, seek help! SBS offers a wealth of services and resources that are FREE.”

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

Samantha Sinclair, owner of Pathway to Purpose

Additional Resources

Columbia University’s CU Grow: Vendor Development Program

Construction M/WBEs looking to expand their business can apply for the Columbia University's CU Grow Program to help diversify their business portfolio and secure contracts with major clients. This program has graduated 117 firms that have been awarded more than $123M in contracts.

Apply by Jan. 26

The Commercial Lease Assistance Program provides free legal services for small businesses.

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

A Message From the Mayor

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NYC Week in Review

January 14 - 20

New York City honors the legacy of Dr. King, celebrates a housing record and introduces the preliminary budget.

The NYC Week in Review videos are available weekly on the Mayor's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

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