Construction procurement in New York

New York government construction is one of the largest and most complex public construction markets in the US, with three parallel regulatory regimes running simultaneously: state-funded projects (Wicks Law separate primes), federally-funded transportation projects (FHWA Buy America + Davis-Bacon), and NYC-specific projects (Local Law compliance + NYC prevailing wage layered on state rules). The biggest buyers are NYSDOT ($2B+ annual highway/bridge lettings), MTA (transit capital, $50B+ five-year plan), Port Authority (airport + marine terminal work), Dormitory Authority (DASNY — higher-ed and healthcare construction, $1B+ annual), Empire State Development, State University Construction Fund, NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and NYC School Construction Authority.

Wicks Law (State Finance Law §135) is the defining regulatory quirk: on public building construction over $1.5M in NYC/Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester ($500K elsewhere), separate prime contracts are required for general construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. A single general contractor CANNOT hold all four trades. This dramatically fragments the bidder pool — specialty trade contractors compete directly against each other on Wicks projects. NYSDOT highway/bridge work is exempt (single prime). Design-build is allowed on specific project types under §143-128.1A but is not the default.

Federal-aid transportation work carries Buy America (49 CFR 661) plus Davis-Bacon federal prevailing wages, and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) subcontracting goals typically 8-15%. State-funded work carries NY State prevailing wages (NY Labor Law Article 8) — usually higher than federal rates in most counties — plus New York Iron and Steel domestic-content requirements. MWBE participation goals of 30% apply to state-funded construction contracts over $25K, and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) carries an additional 6% goal. Bonding requirements are heavy: performance and payment bonds of 100% contract value are standard on state and public authority work.

Set-aside note: NY State MWBE goal 30% + SDVOB 6% on state-funded construction. FHWA-funded highway work uses DBE goals (8-15% typical) instead of MWBE — separate certification through NYSDOT DBE program. NYC agencies use MOCS-certified MBE/WBE/EBE. Small business set-aside eligibility depends on federal SBA size standards (NAICS 236220 = $45M for general building; NAICS 237310 = $45M for highway construction).

Common questions — Construction in New York

Does Wicks Law apply to my NY project?

Wicks Law applies to public building construction over $1.5M in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and $500K elsewhere in NY where the project involves general construction PLUS at least one of plumbing, HVAC, or electrical. Four separate prime contracts required in those cases. Highway/bridge work under NYSDOT is exempt. Public authorities (MTA, PANYNJ, DASNY) have specific Wicks exemptions for certain project types. Design-build allowed under §143-128.1A for pre-approved project types. Verify Wicks applicability with the issuing agency early — misclassifying can void a bid.

What NY MWBE goals apply to construction contracts?

NY State targets 30% MWBE participation on state-funded construction contracts over $25,000. Primes must submit a Utilization Plan showing certified MBE and WBE subcontractors or apply for a waiver. SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) carries an additional 6% goal. Empire State Development (esd.ny.gov/mwbe) certifies state MWBE. For NYC agencies, MOCS certifies city MBE/WBE separately with different goals per agency. Non-compliance can void awards or reduce evaluation scores.

How does NYSDOT pre-qualification work for construction bidders?

NYSDOT requires pre-qualification for prime contractors bidding on state highway and bridge construction. Application form (CQF) requires audited financials (typically 3 years), schedule of past NYSDOT and similar work, key personnel, and evidence of bonding capacity. NYSDOT assigns a maximum bid capacity. Pre-qualification is renewed annually. Sub-primes do not need NYSDOT pre-qualification but must be listed on the DBE/MWBE subcontracting plan.

Open Construction bids in New York

RFQ
2 days left Oct 9, 2026

Requirement Contract for Installation of V/C Floor Tile in Apartments- Development Specific pursuant to RFQ's 523148, 523149, 523150, 528366, Located in Bronx Neighborhood (BX07)

No Bid Security Required. NYCHA intends to separately solicit and award a series of Four (4) requirement contracts for Installation V/C Floor Tile in Apartments-Development Specific pursuant to RFQ#s:...

RFQ
2 days left Oct 9, 2026

Requirement Contract for Installation of V/C Floor Tile in Apartments- Development Specific pursuant to RFQ: 528367- Clason Point Houses, Located in Bronx Neighborhood (BX03).

No Bid Security Required. NYCHA intends to separately solicit and award a series of One (1) requirement contracts for Installation V/C Floor Tile in Apartments-Development Specific pursuant to RFQ#s: ...

RFQ
Due tomorrow Oct 8, 2026

SMD_A&CM_RFQ #517985 - Elevator Rehabilitation at Cassidy Lafayette/Woodson Houses

Scope of Work The Work under this Contract (RFQ No. 517985  Elevator Package) consists of the rehabilitation, modernization, maintenance, and service of twelve (12) elevators across six (6) residenti...

RFQ
8 days left Oct 15, 2026

SMD_A&CM_RFQ #517934 Basketball Court at Clinton Houses - Manhattan

Scope of Work: The scope of work includes two new playgrounds, both featuring new play structures and spray shower areas, as well as a new adult fitness station-all 3 areas have new safety surfacing. ...

RFP
20 days left Oct 28, 2026

Construction Inspection Services for NY347 Asphalt Pavement Resurfacing

Agency: Transportation, NYS Dept. of. Division: Office of Contract Management. Note: The detailed advertisement for this Request for Qualifications is available at https://www.dot.ny.gov/doing-busines...

RFP
20 days left Oct 28, 2026

231093 - Repair Wondows Roof and Flashings at the CARC

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Canton. Note: No cost proposals are to be submitted with the qualifications. Cost proposals will be requested only after a consultant select...

RFP
13 days left Oct 21, 2026

Village of Saranac Lake Park Avenue Southern Sewer Main Manhole Components

Agency: Saranac Lake, Village of. Note: Bids are to be addressed to the Village Clerk and the SEALED ENVELOPE SHOULD BE PLAINLY MARKED WITH THE NAME OF THE ITEM TO BE BID AND THE DATE OF THE BID OPENI...

RFP
21 days left Oct 29, 2026

Chemical Room Upgrades - Clinton Road

Agency: Garden City, Inc. Village of. Note: Sealed bids must be received by and delivered to the Purchasing Division between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm until 11:00am EDT Thursday, October 29, 2026....

RFP
40 days left Nov 17, 2026

REPLACEMENT OF SEVEN (7) POWER SUBSTATION ROOFS

Agency: MTA - Metro-North Railroad. Division: Procurement and Material Management. Note: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR BID ELECTRONICALLY ON THE MTA PORTAL. E-MAILED OR FAXED SUBM...

RFP
21 days left Oct 29, 2026

RFB-2925 ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR CHEMUNG COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU BUILDING

Agency: Chemung County. Division: Purchasing Department. Note: All bid must be in house no later than 1:45pm on the day of the Bid opening. The bid will be opened at 2:00pm. Location: 599 Harris Hill ...

RFP
20 days left Oct 28, 2026

47739H: Replace Heating HW Lines, Building 144, Admin, 145 Visitor Waiting & 146 Visitor

Agency: General Services, NYS Office of. Division: Design and Construction. Note: Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Refer to Advertisement for Bids for Requir...

RFP
28 days left Nov 5, 2026

Shower Building Addition NYS Park Police Training Academy

Agency: Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of. Division: Capital - Hudson Valley District. Note: There will be a pre-bid meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 16 Camp ...

RFP
11 days left Oct 19, 2026

Broome Community College, Decker Hall – Dental Renovations - Plumbing Contract

Agency: Broome Community College. Division: Facilities. Note: ALL QUESTIONS/RFIs SHOULD BE ISSUED IN WRITING TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS: campbellrj@sunybroome.edu. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDA...

RFP
19 days left Oct 27, 2026

RFB-385 RENOVATIONS TO CARETAKER'S HOUSE FOR WOODLAWN CEMETERY

Agency: Chemung County. Division: City of Elmira. Note: Bid must be turned in not later than 1:45pm on the day of the opening. Bids will be opened at 2:00 pm. Location: 1126 Walnut Street Elmira NY 14...

RFP
20 days left Oct 28, 2026

Mabey Bridge Panels Replacement

Agency: Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of. Division: Capital - Western District. Note: Bids received after 10:30am will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held 10/28/2026 a...

RFP
28 days left Nov 5, 2026

PIN 5765.39: D041682, Replacement of CR 55 Royalton Center Road Bridge (BIN 3360080) over Mud Creek in the Town of Royalton, Niagara County

Agency: Niagara County. Division: Public Works. Note: Bids will be received by Niagara County Purchasing Department, 59 Park Avenue, Lockport, New York 14094.. Location: Royalton Center Road Bridge (B...

RFP
13 days left Oct 21, 2026

Provide Switchgear & Control System Modification

Agency: General Services, NYS Office of. Note: Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Refer to Advertisement for Bids for Requirements. Location: Five Points Correc...

RFP
13 days left Oct 21, 2026

Provide Guard Tower & Lower Perimeter Fence Modifications

Agency: General Services, NYS Office of. Note: Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Refer to Advertisement for Bids for Requirements. Location: Groveland Correction...

RFP
15 days left Oct 23, 2026

Construction Management and Inspection Services for Merrick Avenue Traffic Signal Expansion Contract - PIN 0761.44

Agency: Nassau County. Division: Public Works. Note: All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted by email, prior to close of business on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to Michael Hagan, P.E., Tr...

RFP
7 days left Oct 15, 2026

Locker Room Renovations at the Utica City Court, 411 Oriskany Street West, Utica, NY

Agency: Utica, City of. Division: Board of Contract and Supply. Note: Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting October 7, 2026 @ 10:00am, Utica City Court, 411 Oriskany Street West, Utica, NY. Location: 411 Oriskany...

RFP
5 days left Oct 13, 2026

Construction Inspection Services under a Term Agreement for Various Projects in Region 4, All Counties

Agency: Transportation, NYS Dept. of. Division: Office of Contract Management. Note: The detailed advertisement for this Request for Qualifications is available at https://www.dot.ny.gov/doing-busines...

RFQ
2 days left Oct 9, 2026

Requirement Contract for Installation of V/C Floor Tile in Apartments- Development Specific pursuant to RFQ's 523131,523132, 523133, 523135, 523136, 523146 -523147, located in Bronx Neighborhood (BX05) & (BX06)

No Bid Security Required. NYCHA intends to separately solicit and award a series of Seven (7) requirement contracts for Installation V/C Floor Tile in Apartments-Development Specific pursuant to RFQ#s...

RFP
6 days left Oct 14, 2026

Alternative Pedestrian Access to Goat Island

Agency: Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of. Division: Capital - Western District. Note: Bids received after 10:30am will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held 10/14/2026 a...

Other
58 days left Dec 4, 2026

Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 203 Boiler Plant and Building 365 Substation & Boiler Projects

Bid documents will be available as of October 7 th , 2026. Link: BNYDC website https://brooklynnavyyard.org/contract-opportunities A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Oc...

Other
49 days left Nov 25, 2026

24202204: NCB OTxHU Main Construction

1. PROJECT ID, DESCRIPTION, and BID DUE DATE 24202204  NYC H+H / NCB Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU) Main Construction 2. LOCATION NYC Health + Hospitals NCB, 3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, ...

Other
36 days left Nov 12, 2026

Community Pharmacy at Lincoln Hospital - GC Work (MISC) MEP Trades

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Information Only bidders who attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will be allowed to bid. The mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for: Thursday, October 15 at 10AM. Loca...

Other
36 days left Nov 12, 2026

NYC H+H/Queens - Dialysis Space Construction

1. PROJECT ID, DESCRIPTION, and BID DUE DATE 34202301  Dialysis Space Construction / November 12, 2026 @ 11:00AM 2. LOCATION NYC Health + Hospitals Queens: 82-68 164th St., Queens, NY 11432 3 . MANDA...

Other
15 days left Oct 22, 2026

02201602-Cumberland IDF MDF Upgrade

1. PROJECT ID, DESCRIPTION, and BID DUE DATE 02201602 - IDF MDF UPGRADE 2. LOCATION NYC Health + Hospitals Gotham / Cumberland D&TC, 100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn NY, 11205 3. MANDATORY PRE-BID ...

Other
7 days left Oct 14, 2026

Loading Dock + Morgue at South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn, NY

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Information Only bidders who attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will be allowed to bid. The mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1...

Other
42 days left Nov 18, 2026

CSB 161 ST Elevator Modernization Rebid

Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Facilities Management and Construction Services is seeking a qualifed vendor to to upgrade all the elevators at 198 East 161st Street (Concourse P...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many construction procurement bids are available in New York?

There are currently 201 open construction procurement opportunities in New York, with 33 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which New York agencies post the most construction bids?

The top agencies posting construction bids in New York include New York State Contract Reporter, New York City, NYC City Record Online, Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on construction contracts in New York?

Browse the construction opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new construction bids posted?

New construction procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across New York. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.