NYC MWBE RFP & Government Contract Opportunities – May 2026 (Week 1) | Federal Expansion Edition | 150+ Active Bids Across NYC, NYS & Federal

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

The Week 1 May pipeline is dominated by construction, transportation, and facilities — with a strong MTA thread running through the NYS layer and fresh PASSPort releases from DDC, DEP, and DCAS. The Port Authority remains one of the most active primes in the NYSCR this cycle. On the federal side, two active small business set-asides are in play: one in advertising/marketing services and one in program management consulting.

Issue #24 is a construction-heavy, multi-agency issue. The MTA General Engineering Consultant pre-qualification is the biggest long-runway vehicle in this batch; it covers MNR, LIRR, NYCTA, and the MTA agency-wide, with continuous submission accepted. The PASSPort water and sewer work from DEP is time-sensitive. The subcontracting lane has warm openings from both E.W. Howell (Bronx construction) and TRITEC Building Company (Long Island MWBE-designated).

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The window for reactive firms closes. The window for positioned firms opens.

🔧 Water and Sewer Operation — Building Maintenance and Repair Services PIN: 82626B0010 | Agency: Department of Environmental Protection | Release Date: April 27, 2026 | Due Date: May 26, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Category: Building Maintenance and Repair Services

🟢 Facilities and trades firms — active bidding window open

DEP's water and sewer operation contract covers building maintenance and repair services at infrastructure sites across the city. For MWBE-certified plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general trades firms, DEP contracts offer multi-year recurring work. This is a competitive sealed bid — price and compliance matter equally. Pull PIN 82626B0010 from PASSPort and confirm your bonding and insurance meet DEP's thresholds before submitting.

🏥 X-Rays with Interpretations — Department of Sanitation PIN: 82726B0006 | Agency: Department of Sanitation | Release Date: April 27, 2026 | Due Date: May 20, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Category: Medical and Nursing Services

🟡 Professional services niche — radiology and occupational health firms

DSNY is procuring X-ray services with interpretations — likely for pre-employment and occupational health compliance. For MWBE-certified radiology, imaging, and occupational medicine providers, this is a targeted opportunity with limited competition. Pull PIN 82726B0006 from PASSPort and evaluate whether your clinical credentialing and mobile imaging capacity qualify.

🏗️ CSB 25th FL Construction at 1 Centre Street — RES Workplace Services PIN: 85624B0012 | Agency: Department of Citywide Administrative Services | Release Date: April 28, 2026 | Due Date: June 25, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Category: General Contractor/Construction Services

🟢 Longer runway — construction and interior build-out firms, Manhattan

DCAS is procuring construction services for tenant improvements at 1 Centre Street — a significant NYC government address. For MWBE-certified general contractors and interior construction firms with experience in occupied government buildings, the June 25 deadline gives meaningful preparation time. This is a competitive sealed bid. Pull PIN 85624B0012 and begin your site walk as soon as possible.

🚗 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment — DCAS Citywide Requirements Contract PIN: 85726B0039 | Agency: DCAS Division of Municipal Supply Services | Release Date: April 28, 2026 | Due Date: May 5, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Category: Fleet Supplies

🔴 Act immediately — EV infrastructure and fleet technology firms

DCAS is procuring electric vehicle charging equipment citywide through a requirements contract vehicle. For MWBE-certified EV equipment suppliers, fleet technology vendors, and electrical contractors with EV infrastructure experience, this closes May 5 — which means you need to pull PIN 85726B0039 from PASSPort today and begin your bid package immediately.

📱 Purchase of SMART Boards & Wall Brackets — Department of Social Services PIN: 06926Y0420 | Agency: Department of Social Services | Release Date: April 28, 2026 | Due Date: May 8, 2026 | Type: RFI | Category: Computer Supplies and Equipment

🟡 Intelligent move — AV and technology equipment vendors

DSS dropped an RFI on SMART Board purchases with a 5-year warranty and service bundles. RFIs don't result in immediate awards but allow certified IT equipment vendors to shape the forthcoming RFP and get on the radar. If your firm supplies AV and educational technology and you are PASSPort-registered, submit a response to PIN 06926Y0420 before May 8.

🏢 Queens Museum Expansion Phase 2 PIN: 85026B0080 | Agency: Department of Design and Construction | Release Date: April 24, 2026 | Due Date: May 20, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Bid | Category: General Contractor/Construction Services

🟢 Construction firms — cultural facility, Queens

DDC is procuring construction services for Phase 2 of the Queens Museum expansion. For MWBE-certified general contractors with experience in public or cultural buildings, this is a high-visibility opportunity with a May 20 deadline. Cultural institution projects often involve tight coordination with ongoing programming — your submission should address that capacity. Pull PIN 85026B0080 from PASSPort.

🏘️ Drop-In Facilities for Homeless Single Adults — Adult Services PIN: 07122P0011 | Agency: Department of Homeless Services | Release Date: April 27, 2026 | Type: Competitive Sealed Proposal | Category: Shelter and Homelessness Prevention

🟡 Human services and facilities operators — early positioning

DHS issued a competitive sealed proposal for drop-in facility operations serving single adults experiencing homelessness. For MWBE-certified nonprofit operators, facility management firms, and human services organizations, this is a significant multi-year opportunity. No bid due date shown — pull PIN 07122P0011 from PASSPort and monitor closely for release of the formal solicitation.

🏗️ MTA Metro-North Pre-qualification for General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Services 2027–2031 CR#: 2134643 | Agency: MTA – Metro-North Railroad | Issue Date: May 1, 2026 | Due: Continuous | Location: MNR, LIRR, NYCTA, MTAC&D, MTAB&T, MTAHQ territories | Category: Architectural, Engineering & Surveying | Ad type: Continuous Procurement Solicitation

🟢 Major pipeline vehicle — engineering firms across all MTA agencies

This is one of the most consequential professional services pre-qualifications active in NYS procurement right now. MTA is building a prequalified pool of General Engineering Consultant firms for 2027–2031 across all of its agencies — Metro-North, LIRR, NYCTA, and all MTA capital subsidiaries. MWBE-certified engineering, architecture, and construction management firms should treat this as a top strategic priority. Continuous submission means there is no excuse for missing the window. Pull CR# 2134643 from NYSCR.ny.gov and begin pre-qualification immediately.

🚇 5-Year E-Hail Car Service Contract — MTA NYC Transit CR#: 2134515 | Agency: MTA – NYC Transit (NYCT) | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 22, 2026 | Category: Transportation, Bus, Rail, Marine & Aviation | Ad type: General

🟡 Transportation and mobility firms — multi-year MTA contract

NYCT is procuring a 5-year e-hail car service contract — covering on-demand transportation needs for MTA operations. For MWBE-certified transportation companies, fleet operators, and mobility service providers registered to operate in NYC, this is a multi-year contract worth serious evaluation. Pull CR# 2134515 from NYSCR.ny.gov before May 22.

🏢 M/WBE and SDVOB Opportunity: Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vetdog – Puppy Development Center CR#: 2134432 | Company: TRITEC Building Company, Inc. | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 18, 2026 | Location: 371 East Jericho Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 | Category: Construction Vertical | Ad type: Contractor Ads

🟢 Subcontracting lane — construction trades, Long Island MWBEs

TRITEC Building Company is actively soliciting M/WBE and SDVOB subcontractors for this Long Island construction project. This is a direct subcontracting opportunity with a named prime seeking certified partners now. For MWBE-certified specialty trades, renovation contractors, and site work firms operating in Nassau/Suffolk, this is a warm-entry opportunity. Contact TRITEC directly through CR# 2134432 before May 18.

🚔 Rodman's Neck NYPD Firearms & Tactics Facility — Bronx CR#: 2134433 | Company: E.W. Howell Co., LLC | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 15, 2026 | Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY | Category: Construction Vertical | Ad type: Contractor Ads

🟡 Subcontracting lane — Bronx construction trades, time-sensitive

E.W. Howell is seeking certified subcontractors for an NYPD facility construction project at Rodman's Neck in the Bronx. Bronx-based MWBE general contractors, specialty trades, and site work firms should contact E.W. Howell directly through CR# 2134433. May 15 deadline — move this week.

🌐 Excelsior Broadband Network Fiber Construction Services & Network Maintenance (Syracuse to Buffalo) CR#: 2134543 | Agency: Empire State Development | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 22, 2026 | Category: Miscellaneous | Ad type: General

🟢 Infrastructure firms — statewide fiber construction, ESD-funded

Empire State Development is procuring fiber construction and network maintenance services for the Excelsior Broadband Network corridor from Syracuse to Buffalo. For MWBE-certified telecommunications infrastructure firms, conduit and cable contractors, and network maintenance companies, this is a significant ESD-backed opportunity. Pull CR# 2134543 from NYSCR.ny.gov before May 22.

🏛️ DASNY – Commercial General and Excess Liability Broker Services CR#: 2134484 | Agency: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York | Issue Date: April 28, 2026 | Due Date: May 19, 2026 | Location: 515 Broadway, Albany, NY | Category: Miscellaneous | Ad type: MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary procurement between $50,000 to $1,500,000

🔵 Explicitly MWBE-targeted — insurance and risk management firms

DASNY has designated this procurement for MWBE or SDVOB firms — meaning certified commercial insurance brokers and risk management firms get priority consideration by design. If your firm provides commercial liability brokerage services and you hold NYS MWBE or SDVOB certification, this should be at the top of your list. Pull CR# 2134484 before May 19.

💻 Thales SafeNet Trusted Access Workforce — NYS Insurance Fund CR#: 2134526 | Agency: Insurance Fund – NYS | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 20, 2026 | Location: Statewide | Category: Information Technology | Ad type: MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary procurement between $50,000 to $1,500,000

🔵 Explicitly MWBE-targeted — IT security and identity management firms

NYSIF is procuring identity and access management software (Thales SafeNet) under an MWBE/SDVOB discretionary designation. For certified IT firms with enterprise security or identity management capability, this is a direct-lane opportunity. Pull CR# 2134526 from NYSCR.ny.gov before May 20.

⚡ NYPA Environmental Services — Niagara Power Project CR#: 2134462 | Agency: Power Authority of New York | Issue Date: April 28, 2026 | Due Date: May 19, 2026 | Category: Environmental | Ad type: MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary procurement between $50,000 to $1,500,000

🔵 Explicitly MWBE-targeted — environmental services firms

The New York Power Authority is procuring environmental services at the Niagara Power Project under an MWBE/SDVOB discretionary channel. For certified environmental consulting, monitoring, and remediation firms, this is a direct-lane opportunity from a major state authority. Pull CR# 2134462 from NYSCR.ny.gov before May 19.

🔒 Port Authority – George Washington Bridge Henry Hudson Parkway Ramps Rehabilitation CR#: 2134533 | Agency: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | Issue Date: April 29, 2026 | Due Date: May 28, 2026 | Category: Miscellaneous | Ad type: General

🟢 Construction and infrastructure firms — Port Authority capital program

The Port Authority is procuring rehabilitation work on the Henry Hudson Parkway ramp complex at the George Washington Bridge via work order. For MWBE-certified civil contractors, bridge and roadway firms, and structural subcontractors, Port Authority capital contracts offer significant multi-year revenue. Start your compliance documentation now — PA contracts require specific insurance and bonding frameworks. Pull CR# 2134533 before May 28.

📢 National Recruitment Advertising Campaign Services (NRAC) Notice ID: 70US0926R70093666 | Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (DHS) | Issue Date: May 1, 2026 | Due Date: May 8, 2026 4:00 PM EDT | Set-Aside: Total Small Business | NAICS: Advertising Agencies | PSC: Advertising Services

🔴 Act this week — advertising agencies, marketing firms, creative services

CBP is procuring a national recruitment advertising campaign — a full-service engagement covering strategy, creative, media placement, and production for federal law enforcement recruitment. For MWBE-certified advertising agencies, marketing firms, and integrated communications companies already registered on SAM.gov, this is a small business set-aside with a tight May 8 deadline. Pull Notice ID 70US0926R70093666 from SAM.gov immediately.

🚛 DLA Transportation Process Support Notice ID: SP4704-26-Q-0016 | Agency: Defense Logistics Agency | Issue Date: April 23, 2026 | Due Date: May 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDT | Set-Aside: Total Small Business | NAICS: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | PSC: Program Management/Support

🔴 Deadline Monday — program management and logistics consulting firms

DLA is procuring transportation process support — covering logistics analysis, program management, and process documentation. This is a modified solicitation with an updated final due date of May 4 at noon. MWBE-certified management consulting firms with federal logistics or DOD experience should pull SP4704-26-Q-0016 from SAM.gov immediately and finalize their response today.

Issue #24 draws from NYC PASSPort, the NY State Contract Reporter, and SAM.gov. Here is what you need to know about eligibility across all three layers:

NYC contracts require active PASSPort registration and NYC MWBE certification through NYC SBS for MWBE participation goals. Certification must be active — not pending or expired — at the time of submission.

NYS contracts require NYS MWBE certification through Empire State Development (ESD) — which is separate from NYC SBS certification. The MWBE-designated NYSCR contracts in this issue, including the DASNY liability broker, NYSIF SafeNet, and NYPA environmental services opportunities, are NYS procurement vehicles. NYC certification does not qualify you for them.

Federal contracts do not recognize NYC or NYS MWBE certification. Federal set-asides — WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone — are administered by the SBA. SAM.gov registration is mandatory for any federal contract or subcontract pursuit.

Firms that pursue contracts before resolving certification gaps often lose months correcting eligibility issues after deadlines have passed.

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