Program overview
How City of New York (Department of Small Business Services)'s supplier diversity program works.
New York City Small Business Services certifies minority and women-owned business enterprises, plus emerging and locally-based business enterprises, for city contracting. M/WBE firms must be at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are women or members of designated minority groups. Certified firms are listed in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses. Firms certified by partners such as the Port Authority or NGLCC can use a faster track.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become a vendor for the City of New York City: registration, certification, and bids.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications City of New York (Department of Small Business Services) recognizes.
To register on City of New York (Department of Small Business Services)'s supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a City of New York (Department of Small Business Services) supplier.
How to become a vendor for the City of New York: enroll in PASSPort, get a vendor number through PIP, certify as an M/WBE, and find bids in CROL.
Read the City of New York (Department of Small Business Services) supplier guide →
