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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.