Program Purpose
To help New York State small businesses identify contracting opportunities with state government agencies, and find the resources needed to compete in this marketplace.

 

Program Highlights

• Procurement workshops, including federal, state, and local government contracting information
• Help in identifying agencies that might purchase a company’s products or services
• Assistance in learning how to be placed on bidders’ lists
• Identify various certifications at the state and federal level
• New York State Contract Reporter online publication
• Guide to the state’s procurement process: Doing Business With New York State

 

Contract Reporter

• General access to view ads and search the archives is now free – registration is required
• New paid subscription service e-alert bid match notification service– $79 per year.  Sign up for the NYS Contract Reporter E-Alerts
• Published daily online, Monday through Friday
• View bid solicitations of $15,000 or more from New York State agencies, public authorities and public benefit corporations
• Provides marketing leads and agency contact information to companies interested in bidding on New York State contracting opportunities

 

Eligibility

• Any individual or business may view the New York State Contract Reporter
• Other services available to New York State firms or New York State branches of foreign firms

 

Contact Information
You may call ESD’s Small Business Division at (518) 292-5266 or contact your local ESD Regional Office.

 

Additional Resources
Procurement Assistance Program Quick Sheet