This Week’s Opportunities
Every week, New York City agencies post millions of dollars in contract opportunities. Most MWBE-certified firms miss them—not because the opportunities don’t exist, but because finding the right ones takes time most business owners don’t have.
Below are this week’s active NYC opportunities worth a closer look, with notes on who should bid as a Prime and where Subcontracting may be the smarter entry point.
🏗️ Construction & Infrastructure
DEP — Construction of SFSO Facility Superstructure
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: Feb 11, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Large GCs with DEP experience
Sub: Concrete, steel, electrical, mechanical, safety consultants
DDC — Reconstruction of Existing Sewers (North Brooklyn)
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: Jan 29, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Heavy civil contractors
Sub: Trucking, excavation, traffic control, MEP services
DDC — Reconstruction of Existing Sewers (Staten Island)
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: Jan 28, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Infrastructure firms
Sub: Environmental testing, restoration, site safety
DDC — Citywide JOCS Construction Contracts (BK, BX, QN, SI)
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: Jan 7–8, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Firms with JOC experience
Sub: Ideal entry point for MWBEs (trade-specific scopes)
💻 IT, Technology & Professional Services
EMS — CAD Support Services
Agency: Fire Department
Method: RFI
Due: Jan 7, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: IT firms with public safety experience
Sub: Application support, QA, data services
DSS — RightFax System Professional Services
Agency: Department of Social Services
Method: RFI
Due: Jan 12, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Enterprise IT consultants
Sub: System integration, document management specialists
DOT — AI-Assisted Heavy Duty Truck Charging RFEI
Agency: Department of Transportation
Method: R connectivity / RFI
Due: Feb 6, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Energy, EV infrastructure firms
Sub: Data analytics, planning, feasibility consultants
🧠 Human Services, Health & Community Programs
DSS — CFC Grants Program
Agency: Department of Social Services
Method: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Due: Jan 8, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Nonprofits with service delivery capacity
Sub: Program evaluation, outreach, fiscal admin
DHS — Stabilization Beds Open-Ended RFP
Agency: Department of Homeless Services
Method: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Housing service providers
Sub: Security, food services, facilities management
HPD — Section 8 Consulting Services
Agency: Housing Preservation & Development
Method: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Due: Feb 20, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Policy & housing consultants
Sub: Data analysis, compliance, training providers
🌱 Environmental & Facilities Services
DEP — Environmental Quality Review & Compliance Support
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Method: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Due: Jan 26, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Environmental consulting firms
Sub: Field testing, reporting, GIS, admin support
DEP — Elevator Maintenance & Repair (Multiple Facilities)
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: Feb 10, 2026
Prime vs Sub:
Prime: Licensed elevator contractors
Sub: Inspection, safety, parts suppliers
🧭 How to Use This List
If you’re newly MWBE-certified: Focus on JOCS contracts and Sub roles
If you’re service-based: RFIs are low-risk entry points
If you’re established: Target Prime bids with long tail revenue
If you want help:
Deciding Prime vs Sub
Finding certification alignment
Or mapping next steps inside PASSPort
Just reply and I’ll walk you through it.
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