New Academic Building at City Tech
New Academic Complex @ City Tech

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, comprising 25 institutions. The City University Construction Fund (“CUCF”) is a public benefit corporation established by New York State to provide facilities for CUNY and support the educational purposes of CUNY. Read more.

New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

CUCF’s MWBE contracting and partnering opportunities at all tiers (prime contracting, sub-contracting, sub-sub-contracting and suppliers) are or will be available through contracts for specific projects and through task order requirements contracts for multiple projects in the following principal areas: architectural design services, engineering design services, master planning services, construction management/build services, general contracting, trades contracting, and property development services.

CUCF is governed by New York State Executive Law Article 15-A. Accordingly, CUCF will only credit participation from New York State ESD Certified MWBE firms. MWBE certifications from other government programs such as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and New York City will not be accepted.

For Information on NYS Minority and Women Owned Business Program Certification see the link below:

New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOB)

CUCF’s SDVOB contracting and partnering opportunities at all tiers (prime contracting, sub-contracting, sub-subcontracting and suppliers) will be available through contracts for specific projects and through task order requirements contracts for multiple projects in the following principal areas: architectural design services, engineering design services, master planning services, construction management/build services, general contracting, trades contracting, and property development services.

CUCF is governed by New York State Executive Law Article 17-B. Accordingly, CUCF will only credit participation from New York State OGS Certified SDVOB firms. SDVOB certifications from other government programs such as the United States Small Business Administration will not be accepted.

For Information on NYS Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program Certification see the link below:

The right hand column of the CUNY Builds webpage is updated with upcoming City and State Government related procurement events such as MWBE, SDVOB and Small Business conferences, webinars, and training programs. In addition, CUCF and CUNY hold an annual University MWBE Conference. At the conference, MWBEs, SDVOBs, and Small Business Contractors can learn how to do business with CUCF and CUNY, network with decision makers from the Colleges, and meet CUCF and CUNY consultant and contractors. The next Conference is planned for July 31, 2019.

2020 New York State MWBE Virtual Forum – December 2 &3, 2020

2020 Virtual Competitive Edge Conference – September 25, 2020

2019 New York State MWBE Forum – October 2 & 3, 2019

2019 CUNY & CUCF MWBE | SDVOB Contract Opportunities Conference – July 31,2019

2019 Competitive Edge Conference – July 23, 2019

2018 New York State MWBE Forum – October 3 & 4, 2018

2018 CUNY & CUCF MWBE | SDVOB Contract Opportunities Conference – August 8, 2018

The Competitive Edge

New York State MWBE Forum Transformation 2017

Navigating Construction & Architectural/Engineering Design Contract Opportunities at CUCF – August 2, 2017

CUNY & CUCF 2017 MWBE|SDVOB Build Your Business Conference on Contract Opportunities

NYS MWBE Forum – The State of Business Opportunities – October 1 & 2, 2015 at BNY Mellon 101 Barclay Street New York

The Competitive Edge Conference – July 21, 2015 at BNY Mellon 101 Barclay Street New York

CUNY and CUCF Contract Opportunities Conference August 12, 2015 at John Jay College 524 W 59th Street, New York

NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program – 2015 MWBE and Small Business Contractor Bond Readiness Training Program – April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3

21st Annual Competitive Edge Conference – July 15, 2014, at the New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square NY

 

NYS MWBE Forum – Show Me The Opportunities: Architecture and Engineering Presentations – October 1 & 2, 2014

 

NYS MWBE Forum – Show Me The Opportunities: Architecture and Engineering Presentations – October 1 & 2, 2014

 

CUNY & CUCF MWBE Conference Presentations – August 14, 2014

Solicitation Outreach List

Please click this link: Solicitation Outreach List, to add your business information to the Solicitation Outreach List used by the Capital Program of CUNY & CUCF for procurements managed by the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management

EVENTS

VETCON 2021

November 30 – December 1, 2021

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The Competitive Edge SDVOB Conference

June 29, 2021 10:00AM-2:00PM

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NYC Department of Small Business Services

Upcoming webinars to help you launch or grow your business

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Doing Business with NYPA/Canals INFO SESSION for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses

May 12, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM

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Women Builders Council

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U.S. Small Business Administration
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Women Entrepreneurs NYC

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PTAC
Training Thursdays Webinar Series 

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New York City Department of Small Business Services

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