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.
This week’s Passport release is lighter than usual, in part due to the MLK Day holiday, but several construction, environmental, and professional services opportunities are active and worth a closer look—especially for firms positioned to bid as Primes or to enter strategically as Subcontractors.
Featured Opportunities This Week
🏗️ General Construction / Renovation
DeGraw Firehouse Renovation
Agency: Department of Design and Construction (DDC)
Industry: Construction
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: February 12, 2026
Prime-Friendly? ✅ Yes
Why this matters for MWBEs:
Strong opportunity for certified General Contractors. Subcontracting opportunities are likely for electrical, plumbing, masonry, HVAC, and finishes.
🌱 Environmental & Compliance Services
Emergency Analytical Services for Labs
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Industry: Professional Services (Environmental / Compliance)
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: February 24, 2026
Prime-Friendly? ✅ Yes (specialized firms)
Why this matters for MWBEs:
Ideal for environmental testing, lab services, and compliance-focused firms. Smaller MWBEs may find strong entry points through niche subcontracting roles.
⚡ Electrical Services
On-Call Electrical Services
Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Industry: Electrical / Construction
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: February 24, 2026
Prime-Friendly? ✅ Yes
Why this matters for MWBEs:
Recurring, on-call structure favors certified electrical contractors with crews, insurance, and bonding already in place.
🚧 Environmental Construction & Infrastructure
Headworks Improvements – Oakwood Beach WWTP
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Industry: Construction / Environmental Infrastructure
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: March 4, 2026
Prime-Friendly? ⚠️ Large primes / MWBE subs encouraged
Why this matters for MWBEs:
Strong subcontracting potential for trucking, concrete, demolition, site work, and specialty trades. Early outreach to primes is key.
♻️ Salvage & Materials Recovery
CSB Salvage and Scrap Metal Services
Agency: Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
Industry: Professional Services
Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Prime-Friendly? ✅ Yes (niche firms)
Why this matters for MWBEs:
Excellent fit for scrap, recycling, and materials recovery firms. Short turnaround—review immediately.
Strategic Notes This Week
🕊️ MLK Day Reminder: Expect slower agency responses early this week.
📉 Lighter Passport week: Use this time to prepare rather than rush.
🧭 Smart prep moves:
Update PASSPort vendor profiles
Reach out to primes on construction projects
Review MWBE scopes and certification status
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.