COMPASS RFP: Next Steps after Contract Award Selection

Starting Spring 2026: Awardees Complete Contract Tasks in PASSPort

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  Complete the CNC.

  • Before contract tasks can be initiated by DYCD, you will be notified to complete a Certification of No Change (CNC) in PASSPort to confirm that your disclosures are up to date.
  • For instructions, refer to this guide: Submit a Certification of No Change (CNC).
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  Prompt your subcontractor(s) to take action.

  • All subcontractors (that includes consultants) must:
    • Have a PIP account
    • Have a PASSPort account
    • Be HHS Prequalified in PASSPort
    • Be Filed in PASSPort.
  • Notify your subcontractor(s) to promptly complete the following:
    1. The Prepare to Become a Subcontractor steps
    2. The HHS Prequalification process in PASSPort
    If a subcontractor's HHS Prequalification has expired or is nearing expiration, they must renew it as soon as possible.
    
    Important: Both Prime Vendors and their subcontractors must have an Approved HHS Prequalification in PASSPort.
  • If you need help finding subcontractors, feel free to refer to this resource: Tips to Finding Subcontractors.
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  Complete all required contracting actions.

  • You'll receive a PASSPort email notification when it's time to take action. This includes entering required information, uploading documents, and signing the contract.
  • For instructions, refer to this guide: Manage My Contract: Overview. And refer to the Edit the Vendor Team guide to learn how to manage who can work on contract tasks.
  • The Agency will counter-sign the contract.
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  Submit subcontractor approval request(s).

  • Once your subcontractors have created a PIP account and got Filed in PASSPort, you can submit your subcontractor approval request(s) for DYCD review.
  • For instructions, refer to this guide: For Prime Vendors: Subcontracting in PASSPort.
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  Monitor the progress of your contract.

  • After you and DYCD sign the contract, DYCD prepares the contract registration package for submission to the Comptroller.
  • You may view your contract's progress by checking the Award Milestone Tracker.
  • Learn how to use the tracker - refer to this guide.

In Summer 2026: Contract Registration

The Comptroller's Office will register the contract. Contract registration is important because vendors can only start their work and get paid once the contract is officially registered and published to Checkbook NYC.

In September 2026: COMPASS Program Starts!

DYCD anticipates the COMPASS program to begin in September 2026. Once contracts are registered, work can begin, and providers can get paid.

To learn how to complete financial tasks in PASSPort, including how to create a budget, modify budgets, submit invoices, and more, visit our learning resources page: PASSPort Financials.

Wishing all new City contractors a smooth and successful COMPASS program launch!