Opportunity M/W/DBE

Increasing diversity on NYCEDC projects by helping Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBEs) overcome challenges that may make it difficult to win contracts on public projects.
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Grow M/W/DBE Business Capacity

To foster a more competitive vendor market, NYCEDC works to eliminate two challenges often faced by M/W/DBE firms: Limited access to networks and information, and a lack of access to capital at affordable rates.

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ConstructNYC

Connecting small-to-mid-sized minority, women, veteran and disadvantaged business enterprises with exclusive opportunities to work on NYCEDC Projects.

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Increase Project Opportunities

NYCEDC manages a broad range of projects, and procure the consultants and contractors for these projects through public bidding and proposal processes. The winners of the bidding process are charged with bringing the necessary businesses on board to complete the project.

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Emerging Developer Loan Fund

Providing capital to emerging developers who are working on real estate development projects in New York City.

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Contract Financing Loan Fund

If your business is working on, or hoping to work on, a project with a City agency or City-funded entity as a prime or subcontractor, you may be eligible for a Contract Financing Loan. Loan repayment terms are aligned with the project payment schedule.

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M/W/DBE Goals for NYCEDC Projects

We set M/W/DBE goals on projects with ample opportunity for subcontracting. Whether you are bidding on a project, responding to an RFP, or looking to buy City-owned land, there are different requirements for M/WBE planning and engagement. Review the M/W/DBE process requirements here.

Network to Get Work Resources

Decisions about which M/W/DBE firms to hire to satisfy the goals set by NYCEDC on a particular project are made by the prime contractor or construction manager. As an M/W/DBE subcontractor, it is important to conduct outreach to bidders and recently awarded contractors to let them know of your interest in the project. View all the opportunities to connect with prime contractors and construction managers on our projects.

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Vendor Resources

Working with NYCEDC requires the submission of certain forms and documents.

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  • Register with PASSPort, a database of information of vendors who do business with NYC
  • Learn how to obtain and maintain proof of insurance
  • Doing Business Accountability Project Forms
  • M/W/DBE Forms
Vendor Resources
  • Good Faith Efforts Worksheet

Contact Us

Claudia Flores
Senior Vice President, Opportunity M/W/DBE

Phone: 212.312.3712

Or via email

Contact: [email protected]

Additional Resources

MWBE/DBE Certification

Get M/W/DBE certified by the following:

NYCEDC recognizes various certifications, depending on project funding. Learn about the certifications recognized by NYCEDC below:

Past Initiatives

Blueprint to Success

NYCEDC invests time and resources into promising M/W/DBE ventures looking to reach the next level of growth. Through B2S, selected M/W/DBE construction firms were given significant technical assistance that was highly customized to their business needs.

The Money Matters Workshop

M/W/DBE-certified construction contractors learned how to better manage their business finances with intensive, individual counseling workshop series sponsored by NYCEDC, BOC Capital, and Columbia University.