MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONSULTANT SERVICES

The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (“DEFO”) at SBS manages the City’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) program in accordance with the provisions of Local Law 1 (2013) (“LL 1”). DEFO is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse NYC business environment by promoting the growth and success of businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.

SBS is seeking an appropriately qualified vendor (“Contractor”) to operate the Technical Assistance Program (“TAP”) which provides assistance to businesses and City-certified M/WBEs (“Firms”) competing for and performing on City contracts in the following industry areas (as defined in section C): Construction, Goods, Standard and Professional Services. TAP will deliver education and executive coaching to support Firms in building capacity and developing the knowledge and skills to successfully bid and perform on contracting opportunities with the City of New York. For a full description of Firms that qualify as City-certified M/WBEs visit our MWBE Program