NYC Passport #80125P0049

NYC SBS Seeks Vendors for Borough-Based and Citywide Business Solution Center Services

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is seeking qualified vendors to operate and manage Business Solution Centers (BSCs) and provide citywide business support services across all five boroughs of New York City. - Government Buyer: - New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) - Scope of Services: - Operate and manage Business Solution Centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island - Provide citywide specialized services including financing assistance, business education, legal support, and industrial sector expertise - Maintain flagship and satellite locations with multilingual staff and industry experts - Deliver business advising, outreach, business assessments, financing referrals, workforce services, events, and partnership management - Coordinate centralized training, technology support, CRM data management, performance measurement, and outreach - Funding & Contract Structure: - Estimated annual funding: $7.95 million for borough-based services, $6 million for citywide services - Total estimated contract value: $24 million to $36 million over the base and option period - Up to six awards: five borough-based contracts and one citywide contract - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related certifications - Performance-based payment structure - Encouragement of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation - Specific staffing and service goals per borough and citywide - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a services-focused solicitation.

Description

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide support and resources that empower small businesses across NYC. The procurement aims to select up to five contractors for borough-based service delivery and two contractors for citywide specialized services, overseeing multiple locations and coordinating operations and impact measurement. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with an estimated total procurement value of $15 million. Proposals must be submitted via the PASSPort portal by May 21, 2026.

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