How to sell to New York government
Where New York posts bids, how to register as a vendor, which certifications help, and what is open right now. Every portal and rule links to its official source.
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Where New York posts bids
State agencies post on New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR).[1] NYSCR also carries ads from public authorities, local governments and school districts, not just state agencies.
Open bids right now
BidRover is tracking 795 open bids in New York, from state agencies and local governments. Most common categories:
- Construction & facilities · 303
- General procurement · 61
- Education & training · 58
- Environmental & energy · 47
- Transportation & logistics · 44
- Software & digital services · 38
- Healthcare · 37
- Utilities & telecommunications · 32
- Crane TruckNew York, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
- Overaasen Oem Replacement Parts For Multi-Function Snow Removal Equipment – Three (3) Year Requirements ContractNew York, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
- Provide Building Heating & Cooling, Building 45, Pilgrim P.C.New York, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
- MWBE- Onondaga County, OCC-Mechanical Renovations to Coyne HallUnited States · Due Oct 27, 2026
- PCI: SP/PW: MWBE - SDVOB Goals - Due Oct 23 : New Park Restroom Facility FarmingvilleNew York, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
- SUNY Potsdam Bowman Hall – ADA BathroomsNew York, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
Step by step
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Register on Statewide Financial System vendor registration plus a free NYSCR account
Free. Your NYS Vendor ID from the Statewide Financial System is needed for purchase orders and payments, and before applying for MWBE certification. NYSCR uses its own commodity codes rather than NAICS.[2]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Get certified if you qualify
Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), through the Empire State Development. Certification now lasts five years. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), through the Office of General Services.[3][4]
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Watch local buyers too
Cities, counties and authorities in New York post separately. BidRover reads 3 New York sources, listed below, in one search.
When a formal bid is required
Agencies may buy from certified MWBEs and SDVOBs up to $1.5 million, and from small businesses up to $500,000, without a formal competitive bid (State Finance Law 163.6).[5]
Tips
- New York City agencies contract through PASSPort; enroll there separately to sell to the city.
New York sources BidRover reads
- NYC City Record Solicitations · Municipal
- New York State Contract Reporter Open Ads · State agencies, authorities, SUNY/CUNY, and local governments
- New York SUCF Advertised Procurements · State University Construction Fund (SUNY campuses)
Questions
Where does New York post government bids?
State agencies post on New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR) (https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/). Many cities, counties and authorities in New York post on their own sites as well, so check the ones you want to sell to.
How do I register as a vendor with New York?
Register through Statewide Financial System vendor registration plus a free NYSCR account. Cost: Free. Your NYS Vendor ID from the Statewide Financial System is needed for purchase orders and payments, and before applying for MWBE certification. NYSCR uses its own commodity codes rather than NAICS.
Does New York certify small or diverse businesses?
Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) (Empire State Development): Certification now lasts five years. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) (Office of General Services).
When does New York require a formal bid?
Agencies may buy from certified MWBEs and SDVOBs up to $1.5 million, and from small businesses up to $500,000, without a formal competitive bid (State Finance Law 163.6).