Every week, New York City releases new contract opportunities across construction, consulting, sanitation, housing, and human services. For MWBE-certified firms, the challenge isn’t access — it’s signal. Sorting through volume, deadlines, and procurement methods takes time that most business owners and advisors don’t have.

This report is designed to solve that. Below is a curated snapshot of active NYC opportunities that matter this week, with practical notes on where it makes sense to pursue a Prime bid and where early subcontractor positioning may be the smarter move.

Agency: NYC Department of Sanitation
Procurement Method: RFI
Due: January 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Commodity: Sanitation Maintenance & Repair Services
Tag: PRIME

Why it matters:
Large-scale operational contract with DSNY. Strong opportunity for experienced fleet, towing, or logistics firms — or for subcontractors to position early with established primes.

👉 Action: Respond to the RFI to get on DSNY’s radar before the formal bid is released.

Agency: Department of Design & Construction (DDC)
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: January 7–8, 2026 (varies by borough)
Commodity: General Construction Services
Tag: PRIME / SUB

Why it matters:
JOCS contracts are repeat-use construction vehicles. Even if you can’t prime, these are ideal for long-term subcontracting relationships.

👉 Action: Subs should immediately identify likely primes and request inclusion before bid submission.

Agency: NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
Procurement Method: Task Orders
Due: January 7, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Commodity: Consulting Services
Tag: PRIME (Prequalified Firms)

Includes:

Why it matters:
These task orders favor firms already prequalified — but they are excellent indicators of ongoing funding priorities.

👉 Action: If not prequalified, use this as a roadmap for future DYCD onboarding.

Agency: NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Proposal
Due: February 20, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Commodity: Medical & Human Services Consulting
Tag: PRIME / SUB

Why it matters:
Long runway + major housing program. Strong fit for compliance, policy, data, and program-management consultants.

Agency: HPD
Procurement Method: RFI (Sole Source Notice of Intent)
Due: January 7, 2026
Commodity: Application Maintenance Services
Tag: SUB / WATCHLIST

Why it matters:
Even sole-source notices create subcontracting and future competition opportunities.

Agency: NYC Department of Sanitation
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due: February–March 2026
Commodity: HVAC Services
Tag: PRIME / SUB

Why it matters:
Multiple facilities + long timelines = room for certified subcontractors (HVAC, electrical, controls, materials).

Why it matters:
This is early-stage market shaping. Responding helps influence future bid structure — especially important for MWBEs.

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