DASNY issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking responsive proposals from firms with experience in designing and delivering comprehensive contractor development programs. Programs should target small, emerging, and established minority and women-owned, service disabled and veteran-owned businesses seeking to participate in public sector procurement. The objective is to introduce and deliver technical assistance and support services to eligible firms, equipping them with best practices necessary to operate as a prime contractor or at higher-tier subcontractor level. This initiative aims to support firms for New York State Public Works government contracting opportunities. In addition, the Small Business Capacity Building Services program seeks to address the unique challenges faced by emerging contractors by defining long-term, sustainable solutions that enable successful delivery of DASNY construction projects.
Interested Proposers must have: (1) experience contracting with New York State and be in a favorable financial position, and (2) general industry experience and the ability to provide training to firms in the areas of business management training, financial support, bonding assistance, subcontracting.
DASNY contributes to the economic development of New York State by assisting and supporting Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) through its procurement process. As part of this RFQ, and consistent with New York State Executive Law 15-A and Article 3 of the New York State Veteran Services Law, DASNY encourages all firms to consider submitting proposals that utilize partnerships, joint ventures or other similar arrangements with a New York State certified MWBE/SDVOB firm on this contract. For technical assistance identifying certified MWBE firms contact Empire State Development at www.esd.ny.gov or visit DASNY’s MWBE Registry at www.dasny.org. For NYS Certified SDVOB firms contact www.ogs.ny.gov/veterans.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 170.1 – Uniform Guidelines for Responsibility Determinations, Executive Order No. 125 – NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire and Executive Order No. 192 – Continuing Vendor Integrity, DASNY may only award a contract to a responsible proposer. A responsible proposer must have the integrity to justify the award of public dollars and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. The proposer must file a vendor responsibility questionnaire with DASNY. The questionnaire provides the proposer an opportunity to self-disclose any issues and provide necessary information, which DASNY will use as part of its determination.
Firms interested in responding to this solicitation may access the RFP and related documents from DASNY’s website at: https://www.dasny.org/opportunities/rfps-bids/professional-services-construction. To locate this RFP, navigate to RFP 7628/View the full details for this opportunity and attachments. The deadline for responses to the RFP is 3:00 PM on the due date in the RFP. Responses received after this date will not be accepted.
In accordance with State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between DASNY personnel and a Proposer during the procurement process. The Designated Representative for this procurement is Madeline Miller, Assistant Procurement Administrator at Email: ([email protected]). Contacts made to other DASNY personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Proposer and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. Please refer to the DASNY’s website www.dasny.org for DASNY policy and procedures regarding this law, or the OGS website (https://ogs.ny.gov/acpl) for more information about this law. All proposers, domestic and foreign, must be in compliance with New York State business registration requirements. Contact the NYS Department of State regarding compliance. In addition, business entities proposing to provide professional engineering services must obtain a Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering Services in New York State from the State Education Department. Proposals must be submitted in the full legal name of the proposer, or the full legal name plus a registered assumed name of the proposer, if any.
Primary Contact
Christopher Currey
Chief, Procurement, Professional Services Contracts
DASNY
Professional Services Contracts
Albany
515 Broadway
Albany , NY 12207
United States
Phone: 518-257-3589
Email: [email protected]
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| 3C SOLUTIONS INC. | Orquidia Casanova | 5162849925 | [email protected] |
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CLEANING, SECURITY SYSTEMS INTERGRATION, NETWORK CABLING, ALL LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS, STAFFING, DATA PROCESSING | ||
| 628 Digital Design | Samantha Williams | 2038007119 | [email protected] | 628 Digital Design |
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| ACJ International Realty LLC | Julie Huang | 1-917-295-2102 | [email protected] | https://www.acjinternationalrealty.com |
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PERFORMANCE OF EXPERT PROFESSIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE MARKETING AND SUBLEASE OF 629 GROVE ST, NEW JERSEY 41,400 SF |
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| Cole Scheduling Services LLC | Clifton Cole | 5857097599 | [email protected] | https://www.coleschedulingservicesllc.com/ |
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| ERH MANAGEMENT LLC | Eda Henries | 9172952783 | [email protected] | www.wearehenries.com |
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| Franglais Management | Jessica Dolcy | [email protected] | www.FranglaisMGMT.com |
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| GovCon Advisors LLC | Amber Stevens | 3154890849 | [email protected] |
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GovCon Advisors empowers small businesses to successfully enter and compete in the government marketplace through tailored consulting, technical assistance, and strategic advisory services. We work alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven organizations to demystify public-sector procurement and commercialization pathways at the federal, state, and local levels. Through a combination of hands-on consulting, one-on-one advisory support, market research, commercialization planning, and targeted education, GovCon Advisors helps businesses strengthen procurement readiness, overcome barriers to entry, and pursue sustainable growth. Our approach goes beyond training—providing actionable guidance, implementation support, and real-world insights that translate strategy into results. Our goal is to accelerate business readiness, competitiveness, and long-term success in government contracting by delivering high-impact, practical solutions tailored to each client’s stage of growth. |
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| Info Tran Engineers & Architects, P.C | Sridhar Uttara | 9735122233 | [email protected] | www.infotrancorp.com | 9735122244 |
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Construction Management, Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Engineering, CADD, Building condition assessment, Traffic, Surveying and special inspections |
| JIT Consulting Services, LLC | Michael Chaires | 5188109398 | [email protected] |
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| KeRi ERngineering PC | Mitul Patel | 973-866-5374 | [email protected] | https://keriengineering.com |
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Engineering, Surveying and Small Business Capacity Bldg Srvcs | |
| Manifest Consulting | Adenike Bamgboye | 3475708435 | [email protected] | www.mfstconsult.com |
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MWBE program development and support Contract consulting Scope development and solicitation support MWBE market analysis and goal setting Policy analysis MWBE and contract compliance |
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| Mendon Group LLC | Madhu Nair |
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| MWBE Constructors, Inc. | Talia Johnson Huff | 7165339099 | [email protected] | www.mwbeconstructors.com |
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Created and implemented a Training day conference for diverse businesses connecting them to education, training and the organizations in need of their services. | |
| New Genesis Pathfinder, LLC | Diana Benjamin | 7184006171 | [email protected] | https://newgenesispathfinder.com |
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We provide business coaching and contract-readiness support to MWBE professional services, construction, and construction-related firms participating in public works and infrastructure projects. Our work draws on extensive experience supporting MWBEs in government procurement, compliance, and supplier diversity, informed by prior consulting roles within public-sector procurement environments. We work hands-on with firms to address growth roadblocks. such as operational gaps, marketing constraints, compliance readiness, and capacity constraints, so they are responsive and prepared. | |
| Nicole Biscardi & Company LLC | Nicole Biscardi | 9175965760 | [email protected] | https://www.nicolebiscardi.com/ |
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The Restaurant 311 program provides customized, 1:1 business and marketing consulting services to food, beverage and hospitality businesses in Queens. Since 2024, the program has grown to offer a robust calendar of events that support the industry such as compliance, human resources, holiday marketing, digital marketing strategies and other business topics relevant to Queens business owners. We also host and organize several food-focused events each year, such as "Taste of Queens; Albany" where we bring 40 food vendors from Queens up to the Capitol building to cater a reception and network with NY State lawmakers. We also work with businesses to certify them in NYC, NYS and federal certifications like M/WBE. ACDBE, and SDVOB's. We help operators find opportunities in markets and pop up spaces, and support them in completing RFP's for various city-offered opprtunities. | |
| NYCD Group, Inc | Temaria Davis | 5167097929 | [email protected] | https://nycdgroup.com/ |
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| One Us Consulting | Elissa Buxbaum | 6467340950 | [email protected] | www.IdentityConscious.com |
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MWBE technical assistance; MWBE Compliance; Education and Government Strategy, Workforce Development; Community Liaison Services; Training and Curriculum Development; DEI; anti-bias education; Program Management; Research, Measurement & Evaluation; community building and support; Equity models for inclusive economies and projects; | |
| Optimized Diversity Solutions | Carra L Wallace | 7202069153 | |||||
| Porter Brown Associates | Kathey Porter | 3522758507 | [email protected] | https://porterbrownassociates.com/ |
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small business technical assistance (specializing in diverse and under utilized businesses), program management, vendor management, business coaching, workshop facilitation, instructional design | |
| Promatech, Inc. | Carrie Streahle | 6096366618 | [email protected] | www.promatechinc.com |
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Construction management, construction scheduling, construction inspections, document control, public outreach, community engagement, MWDBE Compliance monitoring, MWSDBE Supportive Services and Training | |
| RM Neilson & Associates, Inc. | Roxanne Neilson | 914-310-2167 | [email protected] | www.bigtreesmallax.com |
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Small Business Program Design, Delivery Administration, Technical Assistance Provider | |
| Rutledge & Associates | Randy Rutledge | 305-345-9077 | [email protected] | https://rutledge.associates |
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Small Business Capacity-Building Program & Curriculum Design 1. Design end-to-end, multi-phase capacity-building programs that move firms from basic readiness to managing larger and more complex public-sector contracts. 2. Develop modular curriculum and toolkits covering administrative readiness, back-office operations, compliance workflows, financial visibility, and growth planning. 3. Emphasize practical implementation, enabling participating firms to apply improvements immediately. _______________ Back-Office and Administrative Readiness Modernization 1. Assess and map current-state administrative processes (e.g., invoicing, expense tracking, documentation, task management). 2. Redesign processes using automation and AI to reduce manual effort, errors, and compliance risk. 3. Implement AI-enabled workflows such as automated receipt capture, expense categorization, document routing, and progress reporting to support audit and reporting requirements. _______________ Data, Metrics, and Program Performance Reporting 1. Design dashboards and reporting structures that track contractor progress across key performance dimensions, including: -Administrative readiness -Financial practices -Technical capability -Strategic growth indicators 2. Align metrics and reporting with agency requirements for measurable program outcomes. 3. Support prime contractors by standardizing data collection from coaching sessions, workshops, and technical assistance activities for monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reporting. _______________ AI Readiness and Tool Adoption for Small Contractors 1. Conduct AI readiness assessments and develop action plans tailored to small and diverse contractors. 2. Support low-friction adoption of automation for scheduling, estimating support, document management, communications, and basic CRM functions. 3. Deliver training and office-hours-style technical assistance focused on real-world use cases relevant to public-sector contracting. _______________ Financial Management and Cash-Flow Visibility Support 1. Translate financial concepts into simple, practical templates and dashboards to improve understanding of cash flow, burn rates, and payment timing under public contracts. 2. Integrate AI-driven categorization and basic analytics to identify risks early, such as delayed payments or high-risk cost categories. 3. Prepare firms to meet the financial management and reporting expectations of primes and public agencies. _______________ Change Management and Capacity Coaching 1. Provide structured one-on-one and group coaching to support adoption of new tools and processes. 2. Develop lightweight SOPs, checklists, and workflow guides aligned with agency and prime contractor requirements. 3. Assist primes in sequencing change through 30/60/90-day improvement plans and reinforcing adoption through data and performance feedback. _______________ _______________ Value to Prime Contractors Strengthens Proposal Quality and Evaluation Scoring 1. Supports proposal sections related to methodology, curriculum design, performance measurement, and scalability. 2. Provides a clear, defensible approach to data-driven capacity-building and outcomes tracking. Improves MWBE/SDVOB Program Outcomes 1. Goes beyond utilization by directly improving operational maturity, compliance readiness, and financial practices of participating firms. 2. Aligns with long-term sustainability and small business development objectives. Reduces Administrative Burden on Primes 1. Standardizes templates, workflows, and reporting processes. 2. Reduces time and effort required by primes to collect, validate, and submit program performance data to leadership/authorities. |
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| Sema Contracting LLC | Stacy Tasoulis | 718-362-7503 | [email protected] | https://semacontracting.com/ |
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9901 Queens BLVD phase 1 interior demolition and self-leveling. Plainview Water District project: Demolition, excavation, concrete work electrical, plumbing, siding, tiles, painting. |
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| Staffing Boutique | Erica WARNOCK | 2012745573 | [email protected] | staffingboutique.org |
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Staffing | |
| Sterile Services Co. (SSC) | Fania Carter | 7575702975 | [email protected] | https://ssc1.com/ |
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| Surety Bond Associates | Ellen Neylan | 6106171052 | [email protected] | suretybondassociates.com |
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| Two X Consulting LLC | Christine Hanson | 516-375-4251 | [email protected] | www.twoxconsulting.com |
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| Wendake Consulting, LLC | Patrice Robitaille | 6077598027 | [email protected] | www.wendakeconsult.com |
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Formed in 2002, Wendake Consulting, LLC is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Wendake offers consulting services in the fields of Business Management, Administrative Support, Staffing, Supplier Diversity Consulting, Information Technology Support, Document Scanning and Procurement. Our clients range from small businesses to large fortune 500 companies |