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.
MWBE certification isn’t just about eligibility — it’s about access and speed.
Below are newly released and still-open NYC procurement opportunities that MWBE firms should be tracking right now. Many of these solicitations favor certified firms either explicitly or through subcontracting goals, short response windows, or agency-specific participation targets.
If you’re not yet certified, this is exactly why readiness matters.
👉 Take the free MWBE Readiness Assessment:
https://certifyease.com/readiness
🏗️ Construction & Capital Projects
FDNY – DeGraw Firehouse Renovation
EPIN: 85026B0058 – PV957DGRW
Agency: Department of Design & Construction
Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Release Date: Jan 22, 2026
Due Date: Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Industry: General Contractor / Construction Services
🟢 Strong MWBE subcontracting potential (trades, materials, logistics)
Walter Gladwin Recreation Center
EPIN: 85026B0010 – P-1TRREC
Agency: Department of Design & Construction
Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Release Date: Jan 22, 2026
Due Date: Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Industry: General Contractor / Construction Services
🟢 Ideal for MWBE GCs or specialty subs
Solar PV Installation – Design-Build Project #2
EPIN: 85626I0002
Agency: DCAS
Procurement Type: Innovative / Design-Build
Release Date: Jan 21, 2026
Due Date: Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment & Supplies
🟢 High-value opportunity for certified energy, engineering, and electrical firms
🧹 Facilities, Maintenance & Environmental Services
On-Call Refrigeration Services
EPIN: 07226B0004
Agency: Department of Corrections
Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Status: Responses Received (monitor for subs/re-release)
Industry: Building Maintenance & Repair Services
🟡 Still worth monitoring for subcontracting or future re-releases
Environmental Cleaning – Various Facilities (On-Call)
EPIN: 07225B0003
Agency: Department of Corrections
Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Release Date: Jan 22, 2026
Due Date: Jan 28, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Industry: Cleaning & Laundry Services
🟢 Short window — MWBE-ready firms should move fast
💻 IT, Data & Professional Services
Data Collection, Tabulation & Analysis Services
EPIN: 84126P0006
Agency: Department of Transportation
Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Release Date: Jan 22, 2026
Due Date: Feb 23, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Industry: Traffic Signal / Camera-Related Services
🟢 Excellent fit for certified analytics, engineering, and consulting firms
911 Call-Taking Operations – Process Improvement (RFI)
EPIN: 05726Y0571
Agency: FDNY
Procurement Type: RFI
Release Date: Jan 15, 2026
Due Date: Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Industry: IT & Operations Consulting
🟡 Strategic visibility opportunity — shapes future RFPs
🚓 Public Safety & Goods
NYPD – MMPI-3 Examination Kits (RFI)
EPIN: 05626Y0223
Agency: New York City Police Department
Procurement Type: RFI
Status: Planned
Industry: Books, Reference Materials & Related Supplies
🟡 Early positioning opportunity for certified suppliers
⚠️ Important MWBE Note
Many of these opportunities:
Require PASSPort registration
Favor firms that are already certified or MWBE-ready
Move quickly from release → due date
If your business is unsure whether it qualifies, don’t guess.
✅ Free MWBE Readiness Assessment
Before you apply, confirm you’re actually eligible.
👉 Take the free MWBE Readiness Assessment:
https://certifyease.com/readiness
Takes under 5 minutes. Saves months of wasted effort.
📌 Coming Next
Subcontracting leads tied to these bids
Agency-specific MWBE participation patterns
How certification unlocks grants, loans, and private contracts — not just bids.
How to Use This List
If you see a fit:
Review the full solicitation in PASSPort
Confirm MWBE goals, insurance thresholds, and experience requirements
Decide quickly—year-end procurements move fast
Want Help Going From “Interested” to Bid-Ready?
Tracking opportunities is only half the battle. If you want help deciding what to pursue, how to position, and when to prime vs. subcontract, join the BidMWBE Waitlist.
We’re launching in Q1 2026.