M/W/SBE Opportunity Programs

The Office of Opportunity Programs is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and procedures: (1) to increase the development and utilization of qualified business firms owned by minority group members, women and small businesses through such means as contracting, subcontracting and commodity procurement, and (2) to ensure contractors doing business with the Authority employ qualified minority group members and women in positions in which they may have been previously excluded or substantially under utilized.

Moreover, in terms of statutory requirements, the Office of Opportunity Programs is responsible for ensuring Authority compliance with the Public Authorities Law, Set-Aside Legislation; and Article 15A of the Executive Law,.

Mr. Michael Clay, Director of the Office of Opportunity Programs, plans and directs activities of the unit and is responsible for administration and compliance with applicable rules, regulations and Board policy. Mr. Clay is located in the New York City Office. His telephone number is (212) 273- 5110.

The Office of Opportunity Programs has six programmatic operations, namely, (1) Construction Contracting Program, (2) Set-Aside Program, (3) Employment Compliance Program, (4) Commodity Compliance Program, (5) Professional Services Program, and (6) Financial Service Program.

• Technical Assistance Consultant
• Annual Conference General Information
• M/W/SBE Registry Application Form
• MWBE Furniture and Equipment Vendor Showcase- September 21, 2007
  

For a list of firms that may be interested in receiving information from potential sub-consultants, see RFP Recipients.