City agencies, including the NYC Department of Education, may award contracts of up to $1,500,000 for goods, professional services, standard services and construction directly to currently City-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) without formal competition using the MWBE Procurement & Contract Method. This streamlined process makes it easier for the City to do business with M/WBEs.
NYC Department of Education is currently compiling MWBE Procurement & Contract Method needs for consideration. As opportunities are identified, they will be shared on this webpage as well as directions for how you can express interest in a potential opportunity. Non-certified firms cannot be considered for these opportunities so eligible firms should get City M/WBE certified today!
M/WBE firms should also be prepared to respond to these opportunities by creating an account in PASSPort. It is critical that you are enrolled in PASSPort and all disclosures are current and complete to ensure your contract is registered quickly so you can commence work. Be mindful that awards made through this method may result in a vendor exceeding $250,000 during the immediately preceding twelve-month period and thus require disclosure documents such as VENDEX questionnaires (including the Vendor Questionnaire, Principal Questionnaire, and the Certification of No Change) to be completed. The simple two-step account creation instructions are available online.
R1890 – Financial Operations Support: Capital 5-Year Plan Project
- Questions Due Date and Time: July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM, EST
- Proposal Due Date and Time: August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM, EST
Description: This is a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procurement and Contract Method request, on behalf of the Office of Capital, Grants, and Finance, for (2) Management Specialists to provide support for the NYC 5-Year Capital Plan.
The Management Specialists will support the end-to-end deployment of authorized capital projects, specifically managing the creation and approval of procurement documentation for goods and services. Serving as a critical point of quality control, the candidates will oversee data integrity for projects initiated by the Division of School Facilities, ensuring all submissions meet the standards required for Executive approval and subsequent filing with the School Construction Authority. Beyond daily oversight, the role involves tracking project costs, monitoring budget execution, and providing high-level support for special initiatives under the Executive Director.
Vendors must be a NYC Certified MWBE to participate in this opportunity and must provide confirmation upon request to bid.
For all questions related to this solicitation, please send an e-mail to kwallace7@schools.nyc.gov, with a copy to mwbe@schools.nyc.gov with the solicitation's number and title in the subject line of your e-mail.
B5992: Full Value Contract for Culinary Enrichment Program
- Questions Due Date and Time: June 10, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. EST
- Bid Due Date and Time: June 19, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. EST
Description: This is a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procurement and Contract Method request, on behalf of PS/MS 20 P.O. George J. Werdann, III, for culinary enrichment programming for students in temporary housing. The selected vendor will provide hands-on culinary instruction.
For all questions related to this solicitation and full scope of work, please send an e-mail to ddas3@schools.nyc.gov with a copy to mwbe@schools.nyc.gov with the solicitation's number and title in the subject line of your e-mail.
B5724 – Full Value Requirements Contract for Furnishing and Installing Window Shades.
- Questions Due Date and Time: **POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- Bid Due Date and Time: **POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Description: This is a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) Simplified Procurement requirements contract for Furnishing and Installing Window Shades in DOE schools and administrative buildings.
The scope of Work of this Contract shall include but not be limited to all labor, material and supervision necessary to furnish and install new roller shades in varying sizes, to repair or replace the hardware and repair shades as required and as per provisions of this specification, As per the provisions of this specification, in accordance with all applicable provisions of the New York City Building Code and all Federal, State and City agency Rules and Regulations. This Contract may be accessed for any designated school or building under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education of the City of New York.
For all questions related to this solicitation, please send an e-mail to Irawls@schools.nyc.gov with the solicitation's number and title in the subject line of your e-mail.
B5991 Full Value Contract for Signage Services
- Questions Due Date and Time: Wednesday November 26, 2025, 4:00 P.M
- Bid Due Date and Time: Friday December 19, 2025, 4:00 P.M
Description: This solicitation is considered an MWBE procurement registered under B5991 for Signage Services. This is a Full Value MWBE procurement and is not to exceed 1.5million dollars. Extensions are not applicable to this MWBE procurement. These services will be initiated by a Program Manager or DOE authorized representative, by the utilization of a DOE Purchase Order.
Signage Services for The New York City Department of Education (“NYCDOE”) Division of School Facilities (DSF) is seeking Bids from City – certified MWBE vendors to provide all labor, installation, material, and supervision required and necessary to design, manufacture, install signs, furnish indoor banners and to furnish, provide, install exterior banners as per the provisions of this specification, in accordance with all applicable provisions of the New York City Building Code and all Federal, State and City agency Rules and Regulations. This Contract may be accessed for any designated school or building under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education of the City of New York when ordered to do so in writing on Purchase Order by the Chief Executive Officer or authorized representative.
This MWBE Solicitation Bid B5991 Signage Services is specifically for MWBE vendors and that have a current New York City MWBE Certificate . A bid from non-certified MWBE vendors will not be considered valid.
All Questions must be submitted via electronic mail to Irawls@schools.nyc.gov no later than Wednesday November 26, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
All Bids must be submitted via electronic mail to Irawls@schools.nyc.gov no later than Friday December 19, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
B5870 – Full Value Contract for Sheet Metal Services
- Questions Due Date and Time: Friday, November 21, 2025, 4:00 P.M. EST
- Bid Due Date and Time: Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 P.M. EST
Description: This solicitation is considered an MWBE procurement registered under B5870 for Sheet Metal Services. This is a Full Value MWBE procurement and is not to exceed 1.5million dollars. Extensions are not applicable to this MWBE procurement. These services will be initiated by a Program Manager or DOE authorized representative, by the utilization of a DOE Purchase Order.
All Questions must be submitted via electronic mail to Irawls@schools.nyc.gov no later than Friday November 21, 2025, 4:00PM.
All Bids must be submitted via electronic mail to Irawls@schools.nyc.gov no later Friday December 12, 2025, 4:00 P.M
New Solicitations to be posted as released.
If you have any questions, please reach out to mwbe@schools.nyc.gov.