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Work with DDC


As the City’s primary capital construction project manager, DDC offers unmatched opportunities
for designers, engineers, CMs, contractors, subcontractors, and other allied professionals to participate in building New York City. Since its founding in 1996, DDC has partnered with some
of the world’s top professionals to deliver exemplary public buildings and infrastructure. With a portfolio of more than 550 active projects valued at over $34 billion, our opportunities continue
to expand.


Our Partners

To deliver on our commitment to Design and Construction Excellence, DDC seeks dedicated, responsive, and collaborative partners with the expertise to deliver top-quality projects safely, on time, and on budget. Our partners bring a proven record of achieving quality results while resolving complex demands. Team-oriented and adept at balancing multiple priorities, these professionals go beyond the minimum requirements to build trust among the many stakeholders throughout the life of a project.

DDC is committed to building the prosperity of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs). You can find more information on our dedicated M/WBE page.



How to Work with Us

To work with DDC, vendors are encouraged to review and register with the Citywide systems linked below. All solicitations are conducted via a centralized, Citywide system managed by the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS).


  • PASSPort: All DDC solicitations are released through New York City’s online procurement platform, PASSPort. Registration in PASSPort is required to search and respond to solicitations.

  • City Record: All solicitations and notice of contract awards are also published online in the City Record. Vendors can register with the City Record to receive email notifications.

  • Checkbook NYC: A public record of existing DDC and City contracts is available on Checkbook NYC, which is hosted by the New York City Comptroller’s Office.

  • DDC Anywhere: Current contract holders and those anticipating a contract award are encouraged to register for DDC Anywhere to access the agency’s centralized online resource for the design and construction process.


Refer to the MOCS' Contracting Roadmap for information on how to start doing business with the City of New York. DDC encourages all interested vendors to follow the steps on this page to enroll in the requisite systems.


Commitment to Procurement Integrity

As stewards of public funds, DDC is committed to ensuring the integrity of every procurement. All contracting at DDC is overseen by the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), who leads a team of professional procurement personnel. The main function of the ACCO is to ensure that procurement processes are fair and equitable and provide for broad-based competition. This is done with the highest degree of integrity and ensures protection against corruption, fraud, and abuse.