NYC MWBE RFP & Government Contract Opportunities – March 2026 (Week 5) | Federal Expansion Edition | 150+ Active Bids Across NYC, NYS & Federal

NYC • NYS • Federal • Time-Sensitive • MWBE-Relevant Procurement Intelligence

New York City, New York State, and federal agencies are actively releasing high-value RFPs, RFIs, and competitive sealed bids across construction, infrastructure, housing services, technology, and environmental systems.

Issue #19 marks a turning point for The MWBE Report. Starting this week, we are expanding coverage to three procurement layers — NYC, New York State, and Federal — so certified MWBE firms have a single weekly source for the full pipeline, not just the city layer.

Most MWBE firms monitor one portal, inconsistently. The firms that win government contracts monitor all three, every week, before the deadlines appear.

👉 Explore our full guide to NYC MWBE RFP & Government Contract Opportunities: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/new-post-d4aa

Before reviewing the listings below, read our step-by-step guide: How to Read an RFP in 8 Minutes https://www.mwbereport.com/p/how-to-read-an-rfp-in-8-minutes

Winning firms eliminate unqualified bids early.

New York City's procurement portal (PASSPort) releases new RFx opportunities continuously. This week's listings span construction, infrastructure, housing services, and citywide maintenance contracts.

🏗️ Trench Restoration at Various Locations, Brooklyn EPIN: 85026B0064 | Agency: Department of Design and Construction | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 23, 2026 | Industry: Utilities / Sewers / Water Mains

🟢 Prime subcontracting opportunity — Brooklyn-based, DDC infrastructure

DDC trench restoration projects across multiple Brooklyn locations generate consistent subcontracting scopes for excavation, concrete, paving, and site restoration trades. This is the category where certified MWBE trade contractors build long-term DDC relationships. If you are in underground utilities, site work, or pavement restoration, this solicitation is worth reviewing this week. For context on how DDC construction procurement cycles work, see our coverage from Issue #16: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/nyc-mwbe-rfp-government-contract-opportunities-march-2026-week-2-150-active-nyc-bids

🏗️ Stabilization & Restoration of Lightship Ambrose EPIN: 85026B0073 | Agency: Department of Design and Construction | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 20, 2026 | Due Date: April 16, 2026 | Industry: General Contractor / Construction Services

🟢 Specialized historic preservation contract — limited bidder pool

Historic preservation and marine stabilization projects attract a smaller, more specialized pool of bidders than standard construction contracts. Subcontract scopes typically include structural reinforcement, metalwork, marine coatings, and mechanical systems. Specialized trade firms — particularly those with waterfront or restoration experience — should review this solicitation before the April 16 deadline. This contract was also featured in our Issue #16 construction roundup: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/nyc-mwbe-rfp-government-contract-opportunities-march-2026-week-2-150-active-nyc-bids

🏗️ Wendell Foster Park Skate & Bike Park Reconstruction — Capital Bronx EPIN: X034-124M | Agency: Department of Parks & Recreation | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 25, 2026 | Due Date: April 17, 2026 | Industry: Parks and Site Work Construction

🟡 Parks capital construction — Bronx, accessible scope

NYC Parks capital contracts generate consistent subcontracting work for site civil, concrete, paving, and landscaping trades. The Bronx location and recreational scope make this accessible to a range of certified contractors. If you have Parks-related experience or are building toward it, this is a solid entry point.

🏗️ Dissolved Oxygen Control System Upgrade – Oakwood Beach WWRRF EPIN: 82626B0013 | Agency: Department of Environmental Protection | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 26, 2026 | Due Date: April 23, 2026 | Industry: General Contractor / Environmental Construction

🟡 Environmental infrastructure — mechanical and electrical subcontract scopes

DEP wastewater facility upgrades consistently include subcontracting opportunities for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and site civil trades. MWBE firms in these specialty areas should track DEP's capital program as a recurring pipeline.

🏗️ Geotechnical & Marine Boring Services — Citywide (Multiple Awards) EPIN: 85026B0066 / B0067 / B0068 / B0069 / B0070 | Agency: Department of Design and Construction | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 20–22, 2026 | Industry: Boring / Drilling / Professional Services

🟢 Five simultaneous borough-specific contracts — Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

DDC released five simultaneous geotechnical boring and marine boring contracts, each covering specific boroughs. These are professional services-construction hybrid contracts for firms specializing in subsurface investigation. Certified engineering and drilling firms should note that these are individual awards — you can bid on multiple boroughs.

🌿 Integrated Pest Management & Related Services — Citywide EPIN: 85725B0034 | Agency: DCAS Division of Municipal Supply Service | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Release Date: March 26, 2026 | Due Date: April 23, 2026 | Industry: Pest Control / Facilities Maintenance

🟢 Citywide recurring services contract — high access for small operators

DCAS citywide services contracts represent one of the most accessible procurement categories for smaller certified firms. A citywide pest control contract runs across dozens of city facilities on multi-year cycles. Firms in facilities maintenance and environmental services should evaluate this solicitation. For context on DCAS facilities procurement, see our coverage from Issue #17: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/nyc-mwbe-contract-opportunities-march-2026-week-3

🏠 Provision of Senior Affordable Housing Tenant Services (SARA) EPIN: 06922P0020 | Agency: Department of Social Services | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Proposal | Release Date: March 18, 2026 | Industry: Housing Services / Senior Services

🟢 Recurring high-need services category — MWBE nonprofit and service firms

SARA contracts fund organizations providing on-site tenant support at affordable senior housing developments across the city — benefits enrollment, lease stabilization, eviction prevention, and health and wellness programming. These contracts run on multi-year cycles and are regularly renewed. Organizations with senior services, affordable housing case management, or benefits navigation experience should monitor this solicitation closely. See Issue #18 for the full DSS housing pipeline breakdown: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/nyc-mwbe-housing-social-service-contracts-march-2026-week-4

🏠 Provision of Congregate Supportive Housing EPIN: 06922P0040 | Agency: Department of Social Services | Procurement Type: Competitive Sealed Proposal | Release Date: March 18, 2026 | Industry: Housing Services / Case Management

🟢 Recurring city demand category — high access for qualified nonprofits and service providers

Congregate supportive housing contracts are among the most consistent and undermonitored procurement categories for certified MWBE service organizations. These are not one-time bids — they recur on multi-year cycles, they are evaluated on qualifications and program model rather than price alone, and they attract a smaller, more specialized pool of respondents than construction solicitations. For MWBE-certified community organizations and nonprofits, this category is worth monitoring every single week. See Issue #18 for the complete DSS housing breakdown: https://www.mwbereport.com/p/nyc-mwbe-housing-social-service-contracts-march-2026-week-4

New York State agencies release procurement opportunities through multiple channels — the NY State Contract Reporter (NYSCR), OGS Statewide contracting vehicles, and Empire State Development's MWBE-specific pipeline. NYS contracts frequently run larger and longer than city contracts, and certified MWBE firms can compete as primes or subcontractors depending on contract size and structure.

How NYS MWBE certification works: NYS operates a separate MWBE certification program through Empire State Development (ESD). NYC MWBE certification and NYS MWBE certification are not the same — firms pursuing state contracts need NYS certification specifically. Many firms are certified at the city level but not the state level, which disqualifies them from NYS MWBE participation goals entirely.

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🏗️ MWBE Sought – Elevator Modernization, 2 Lafayette Street, Manhattan CR#: 2133255 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Prime: Prismatic Development Corporation | Ad Type: Contractor Ad — Direct MWBE Solicitation | Release Date: March 26, 2026 | Due Date: April 13, 2026 | Location: 2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007 | Industry: Construction / Elevator / Building Systems

🟢 Direct MWBE solicitation — Downtown Manhattan, April 13 deadline

A prime contractor is actively seeking certified MWBE subcontractors for an elevator modernization project at a Lower Manhattan address. Elevator modernization work includes electrical, mechanical, structural, and finishing trades. If you are a certified contractor in any of these scopes, respond directly to Prismatic Development Corporation through the NYSCR listing before April 13.

🏗️ MWBE Opportunity – Lincoln Hospital Pharmacy Lab Suites (Re-Bid) CR#: 2132918 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Prime: Vernon Construction & Development | Ad Type: Contractor Ad — Direct MWBE Solicitation | Release Date: March 17, 2026 | Due Date: April 15, 2026 | Location: 234 E 149th Street, Bronx, NY | Industry: Construction / Healthcare / PLA-Union

🟢 Direct MWBE solicitation — Bronx hospital, union job, April 15 deadline

A re-bid for pharmacy lab suite construction at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx — a high-visibility public health facility. This is a PLA/Union project, so respondents must have union capability or established union relationships. The re-bid status means the prior round did not produce a successful award — this is a second window for certified MWBE contractors who may have missed the first round.

🏗️ MWBE & SDVOB Opportunities – NY State Thruway D215080/TAA26-12B CR#: 2133393 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Prime: A. Servidone, Inc./B. Anthony Construction Corp., JV | Ad Type: Contractor Ad — Direct MWBE/SDVOB Solicitation | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 29, 2026 | Industry: Construction Horizontal / Highway Resurfacing

🟡 Highway construction subcontracting — April 29 deadline, significant scope

Major highway resurfacing and rehabilitation projects of this scale consistently generate subcontracting opportunities across paving, traffic control, signage, drainage, and materials supply. The joint venture prime structure means multiple subcontract packages are likely available. Certified contractors in highway-adjacent trades should contact the prime directly through the NYSCR listing.

🌿 MWBE/SDVOB/SBC – Landscaping Services for LIRR Substations CR#: 2132787 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Agency: MTA – Long Island Rail Road | Ad Type: Discretionary Procurement $50K–$125K — MWBE Set-Aside | Release Date: March 13, 2026 | Due Date: April 16, 2026 | Location: Jamaica, NY | Industry: Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance

🟢 MTA discretionary set-aside — MWBE direct, accessible scope, April 16 deadline

This is a discretionary procurement explicitly set aside for MWBE, SDVOB, and small business certified firms for landscaping services across LIRR substation locations. MTA discretionary set-asides are among the most accessible entry points for certified firms — smaller contract values, shorter solicitation periods, and explicit MWBE preference. Grounds maintenance and landscaping firms should respond directly to MTA-LIRR through the NYSCR listing before April 16.

🏗️ OASAS South Beach ATC – Window Replacement & Hazmat Abatement, Staten Island CR#: 2133284 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Agency: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) | Ad Type: General | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 24, 2026 | Location: 777 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305 | Industry: Construction Vertical / Hazmat Abatement

🟡 DASNY vertical construction + hazmat — NYC metro accessible, MWBE participation likely required

Dormitory Authority projects frequently carry MWBE participation requirements due to state funding structure. Window replacement with associated hazmat abatement creates distinct subcontract scopes — glazing/windows, licensed hazmat abatement, and general construction support. Firms certified in any of these trades should monitor this solicitation.

🏗️ Roofing Systems – Service, Maintenance, Repairs & Installation CR#: 2133377 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Agency: Rockland County | Ad Type: General | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 30, 2026 | Location: Various | Industry: Construction / Roofing

🟡 Multi-site roofing BPA — recurring revenue potential, virtual pre-bid April 9

Rockland County is soliciting for a roofing blanket purchase agreement covering service, maintenance, repairs, and installation across various county locations. BPA structures mean a single award generates ongoing work orders without competitive re-bidding each time. Certified roofing contractors within reasonable travel of Rockland County should attend the virtual pre-bid meeting April 9 at 10:30 AM.

💻 Mulesoft Anypoint – IT Software and Services CR#: 2133388 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Agency: SUNY System Administration | Ad Type: MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary Procurement — up to $1.5M | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 17, 2026 | Location: Albany, NY | Industry: Information Technology / Software

🟢 MWBE/SDVOB direct discretionary — IT services, up to $1.5M

SUNY System Administration is running this as an explicit MWBE or SDVOB discretionary procurement — meaning the award is reserved for certified firms. The Mulesoft Anypoint scope covers software licensing, integration services, and associated professional services support. Certified IT firms with Mulesoft or integration services capabilities should review this immediately. At up to $1.5M, this is one of the highest-value discretionary set-asides in this week's full listing.

🏗️ M/WBE Requests – Playland Park Ice Casino Rehabilitation, Rye NY CR#: 2132882 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Prime: Andron Construction Corp | Ad Type: Contractor Ad — Direct M/WBE Solicitation | Release Date: March 17, 2026 | Due Date: April 9, 2026 | Location: 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580 | Industry: Construction / Rehabilitation

⚠️ Deadline April 9 — respond this week

Andron Construction is actively soliciting M/WBE subcontractors for the Playland Park Ice Casino rehabilitation project in Westchester County. This deadline is this week — if you are a certified contractor in construction rehabilitation trades, contact Andron through the NYSCR listing immediately.

🌊 Community Resilience & Flood Risk Reduction Grant CR#: 2133196 | Source: NY State Contract Reporter | Agency: NYS Department of State, Bureau of Fiscal Management | Ad Type: General — SDVOB Set-Aside | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: June 26, 2026 | Industry: Environmental / Grant Program

🟡 Long runway grant opportunity — SDVOB set-aside, June 26 deadline

This is a grant program reserved for SDVOB-certified firms in environmental planning, infrastructure, or community development. Flagged here because flood resilience grants often create downstream contracting opportunities for construction and environmental services firms. SDVOB-certified firms should review the full requirements at NYSCR.

Federal procurement operates on a different scale than city or state contracting — contracts are larger, timelines are longer, and documentation requirements are more intensive. But for MWBE firms with the right capacity and certifications, SAM.gov represents a pipeline that most NYC-based competitors are not monitoring at all.

The most immediate federal opportunity for NYC-based MWBE firms is not prime contracting — it's subcontracting on federally-funded city and state contracts. Many NYC capital projects (transit, highway, environmental infrastructure) receive federal funding and carry federal DBE participation requirements. Firms registered on SAM.gov and DBE-certified are positioned to participate in these opportunities without competing directly for federal prime contracts.

Federal certifications that matter: SBA 8(a) for minority-owned firms; WOSB/EDWOSB for women-owned firms; HUBZone for firms in designated zones; DBE for federally-funded transportation projects. The federal government does not recognize NYC or NYS MWBE certification.

🏗️ Roof Inspections & Maintenance – Watervliet Arsenal, NY Notice ID: W911PT26QA051 | Agency: U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command | Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside | Release Date: March 12, 2026 | Due Date: April 2, 2026 | Location: Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY | Industry: Facilities / Roofing / Inspection

⚠️ Total Small Business Set-Aside — deadline April 2, this Thursday

An explicit small business set-aside for roof inspection and preventative maintenance at an active Army installation in upstate New York. No federal MWBE certification required — just SAM.gov registration and small business eligibility. Roofing and facilities maintenance firms should search Notice ID W911PT26QA051 on SAM.gov immediately.

🚗 Bronx Medical Lab Courier Services – VA Network Contract Office 02 Notice ID: 36C24226Q0378 | Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs | Set-Aside: Review listing | Release Date: March 26, 2026 | Due Date: March 31, 2026 | Location: Bronx, NY | Industry: Logistics / Courier / Medical Transport

⚠️ Closes Tuesday — act today

The VA Network Contract Office covering the NY/NJ region released a courier services solicitation for medical lab specimen transport at the Bronx VA. VA courier and logistics contracts in this category renew regularly. If you are SAM.gov registered and in medical courier, logistics, or transportation services, search Notice ID 36C24226Q0378 on SAM.gov now.

🏗️ Electronic Health Record Infrastructure Upgrades – FDR VA Hospital, Montrose NY Notice ID: RFP-36C77626R0033 | Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs | Set-Aside: Review listing | Release Date: February 10, 2026 | Due Date: April 29, 2026 | Location: Franklin Delano Roosevelt VA Hospital, Montrose, NY | Industry: Construction / Healthcare Infrastructure / Technology

🟢 High-value VA construction project — site visit posted, subcontract scopes available

The VA is upgrading EHRM infrastructure at the FDR VA Hospital — a major construction and technology systems project in the Hudson Valley. A site visit sign-in sheet was posted March 24, indicating the solicitation is advancing. Subcontract scopes include construction, electrical, low-voltage/data, and technology installation trades. Certified contractors with VA facility or healthcare construction experience should search Notice ID RFP-36C77626R0033 on SAM.gov.

🏗️ Binghamton Federal Building 1st Floor Buildout Notice ID: 47PC5326R0002 | Agency: General Services Administration (GSA) | Set-Aside: Review listing | Release Date: March 5, 2026 | Due Date: April 22, 2026 | Location: Binghamton Federal Building and Courthouse | Industry: Construction / Interior Buildout / Commercial

🟢 GSA interior construction — open solicitation, April 22 deadline

GSA building buildout projects are among the most reliably open federal construction solicitations for certified contractors. Interior construction, MEP rough-in, finishes, and millwork are typical subcontract scopes. Search Notice ID 47PC5326R0002 on SAM.gov.

🌿 Grounds Maintenance Services – Webster NY & Gerry NY Notice IDs: W15QKN-26-Q-A042 / W15QKn-26-Q-A041 | Agency: U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command | Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside | Release Date: March 23, 2026 | Due Dates: April 3–6, 2026 | Location: Webster, NY & Gerry, NY | Industry: Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping

⚠️ 100% Small Business Set-Aside — two contracts, deadlines this week

Two simultaneous grounds maintenance solicitations at Army Reserve locations in upstate New York — both set aside 100% for small businesses. SAM.gov registration is the only eligibility requirement beyond small business status. Search both Notice IDs on SAM.gov now.

🏗️ Cranes & Hoist Services – West Point, NY Notice ID: W911SD26QA039 | Agency: U.S. Army, MICC-West Point | Set-Aside: Review listing | Release Date: March 27, 2026 | Due Date: April 8, 2026 | Location: West Point, NY | Industry: Equipment / Crane & Hoist Services / Specialty Trades

🟡 Military installation specialty services — West Point, April 8 deadline

West Point consistently releases service contracts for specialty equipment and trades. Crane and hoist services at a military installation require SAM.gov registration and appropriate licensing. Specialty equipment firms in the Hudson Valley region should review this solicitation.

⚠️ Important MWBE Procurement Note

Starting with Issue #19, The MWBE Report covers three procurement layers — NYC, NYS, and Federal. Here is what you need to know about eligibility:

NYC contracts require active PASSPort registration and NYC MWBE certification (NYC SBS) for MWBE participation goals.

NYS contracts require NYS MWBE certification through Empire State Development — separate from NYC certification. Many firms are NYC-certified but not NYS-certified, which disqualifies them from state participation goals entirely.

Federal contracts do not recognize NYC or NYS MWBE certification. Set-asides (8(a), WOSB, HUBZone) are SBA-administered. The most immediate federal opportunity for NYC MWBE firms is subcontracting on federally-funded projects carrying DBE requirements.

Firms that pursue contracts before resolving certification gaps often lose months correcting eligibility issues after the deadline has passed.

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