M/WBE Small Purchase Opportunities

DDC purchases goods, services, and construction over $20K and up to $1.5 million from City-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) via a limited competition process called the M/WBE Small Purchase method. Examples of contracts DDC directly awarded to M/WBEs using the M/WBE Small Purchase method are provided below. If you are a City-certified M/WBE and are interested in receiving solicitations for similar opportunities, please email: mwbediscretionaryinfo@ddc.nyc.gov.

Recent M/WBE Small Purchase Opportunities:

• Installation of Standard Pedestrian Ramps
• Construction Management Services
• Air Quality Monitoring Services
• Disinfection Services
• Material Testing Services
• Special Inspections Services
• Computer Software and Subscriptions
• Computer Equipment and Accessories
• Audio and Networking Equipment
• Paper and Toner for Desktop Printers and Standalone Printers

DDC currently has an increased need for Special Inspections services. If you are a City-certified M/WBE registered with the Department of Buildings (DOB) as a Special Inspection Agency (SIA) for all special inspection categories and you’d like to receive solicitations for upcoming opportunities, please send us an email to mwbediscretionaryinfo@ddc.nyc.gov to get on the distribution list!

Please note that by submitting an Expression of Interest you are consenting to receive an e-mail solicitation regarding an upcoming M/WBE Small Purchase opportunity. The solicitations listed above are examples of previously awarded M/WBE Small Purchase contracts and do not obligate DDC in any way. More information about DDC’s standard operating procedures related to the M/WBE Small Purchase method is here.

Receive and respond to additional opportunities by creating an account in PASSPort. Instructions here.

For more information about the NYC M/WBE Program and to determine eligibility for certification, visit nyc.gov/getcertified.

You may be able to access low interest loans through NYC Small Business Services Contract Financing Loan Fund: nyc.gov/contractfinancing.

For more information about subcontracting with New York City, visit the Small Business Services Subcontractors Resource Guide.