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.
🛣️ Infrastructure & Construction
Prior Notice Sidewalks Program (Multiple Boroughs)
Agency: Department of Design and Construction (DDC)
Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Dates: Feb 2 – Feb 5, 2026 (varies by borough)
Good fit for:
Concrete, sidewalk, curb, and paving contractors
Established primes with NYC DOT / DDC experience
MWBE angle:
Strong subcontracting opportunities for concrete, trucking, demolition, and site prep firms
Newer MWBEs should pursue sub-roles with borough-specific primes
Delancey Street Safety Improvements (Manhattan)
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Feb 4, 2026
Good fit for:
Roadway, traffic safety, and streetscape contractors
MWBE angle:
Striping, signage, traffic control, and materials supply subs are well-positioned
🏛️ Public Buildings – Interior Fit-Out Projects
PV028 – ISS Issue Project Room Interior Fit-Out
Contract #2 – Plumbing
Contract #3 – HVAC
Contract #4 – Electrical
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Feb 9, 2026
Good fit for:
Licensed MEP contractors
Firms with public building renovation experience
MWBE angle:
Certified M/W/DBE MEP firms should strongly consider priming
GC primes will need MWBE subs to meet participation goals
GRHS Onderdonk House – Exterior Restoration
Agency: Department of Design and Construction
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Feb 4, 2026
Good fit for:
Masonry, restoration, and historic preservation contractors
MWBE angle:
Specialty restoration subs (stone, façade, waterproofing) are highly competitive here
🚚 Goods & Equipment
Citywide Glock G47 MOS Firearm Contract
Agency: DCAS – Division of Municipal Supply Services
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Feb 9, 2026
Good fit for:
Authorized firearms suppliers and distributors
MWBE angle:
Limited MWBE participation unless paired with logistics, accessories, or support services
Truck, Tractor & Trailer Purchases (DSNY)
Agency: DCAS – Division of Municipal Supply Services
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Feb 24–25, 2026
Good fit for:
Heavy equipment dealers and fleet suppliers
MWBE angle:
Maintenance, parts, transport, and upfitting subcontracting opportunities
🧼 Facilities, Cleaning & Environmental Services
On-Call & Scheduled Environmental Cleaning
Agency: Department of Corrections
Bid Type: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: Jan 28, 2026
Good fit for:
Janitorial, environmental, and specialty cleaning firms
MWBE angle:
Excellent prime opportunity for certified MWBE service firms
🧠 Professional Services / IT (RFIs – Early Positioning)
Alzheimer Survey
Agency: Administration for Children’s Services
Type: Request for Information (RFI)
Due Date: Jan 21, 2026
Splunk Subscription Support
Agency: Administration for Children’s Services
Type: RFI
Due Date: Jan 20, 2026
Why this matters:
RFIs don’t award contracts—but they shape future procurements. Responding positions your firm early and builds agency familiarity.
Strategic Takeaways This Week
Construction & infrastructure remain dominant, especially sidewalks and public buildings
MWBE firms should prioritize MEP trades, concrete, restoration, and cleaning services
RFIs are a smart, low-cost way to get on agency radar before bids drop
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.
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