The New York State Contract Reporter is an online publication that provides access to the most current bid opportunities from State agencies, public authorities and public benefit corporations.  It is available in an online version only.  The Contract Reporter is available on a free 30 day trial basis at http://www.nyscr.org Click on “30-Day Trial”, accept the Terms of Conditions, and complete a company profile.  The regular annual subscription rate is $99.

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The New York State Contract Reporter authorized by Chapter 564 of the Laws of 1988, is the official weekly newsletter for announcements of contracting opportunities in the estimated amount of $15,000 or more with state entities, including but not limited to agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions a majority of whose members are appointed by the Governor, divisions, offices, councils, committees and public benefit corporations and public authorities a majority of whose members are appointed by the Governor.

The Contract Reporter also contains announcements for the State University of New York and the City University of New York for contracts of $20,000 or more. Notices are published only once, and with the exception of villages, municipalities, the Port Authority of NY/NJ and other organizations who are not bound by law, at least 15 business days prior to the date on which the bid or proposal is due.

The Contract Reporter publishes, on a quarterly basis, announcements of bidding opportunities of more than $5,000 but less than $15,000 with State agencies and with the State University and the City University of New York in amounts over $10,000 but less than $20,000. Projected procurements of $200,000 or more are announced on a semi-annual basis.

Agency Contract Opportunities

Dormitory Authority State of New York - The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions which serve the public good.

http://www.dasny.org/construc/bidops/construc.php - Construction

http://www.dasny.org/construc/procurement/opportunities/opportunities.php - Consultants

http://www.dasny.org/construc/bidops/interior2.php - Purchasing

Port Authority of NY/NJ -  

http://www.panynj.gov/DoingBusinessWith/  - The Port Authority of NY/NJ

MTA subways, buses, and railroads provide 2.4 billion trips each year to New Yorkers — the equivalent of about one in every three users of mass transit in the United States and two-thirds of the nation's rail riders. MTA bridges and tunnels carry more than 300 million vehicles a year — more than any bridge and tunnel authority in the nation.

http://www.mta.info/mta/procurement/  -  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

NYCT Prime Contractor & D/M/WBE Sub-Contractor Connection System

NYS Chief Information Officer / Office for Technology (CIO/OFT)

http://www.oft.state.ny.us/Contract/contract.htm - CIO/OFT is a New York State agency that provides centralized technology policies and services to other New York State government entities. As a New York State agency whose business it is to know and provide information technology (IT), they are very conscious that almost all governmental organizations rely on technologies to provide services to the citizens of the state. It is the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer and the Office for Technology (CIO/OFT) to provide statewide IT strategic direction and centralized IT services to the state and its governmental entities with the awareness that our citizens are also reliant on those services.  CIO/OFT is the engine running behind the scenes to ensure these services and hundreds more reach the people who need them most. 

Battery Park City Authority endorses a competitive public bidding process and, as such, solicits bids from contractors for work throughout Battery Park City. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are posted in the New York State Contract Reporter and the New York City Record.  The Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to plan, create, co-ordinate and maintain a balanced community of commercial, residential, retail, and park space within its designated 92-acre site on the lower west side of Manhattan.

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by promoting the well-being and safety of our children, families and communities. We will achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services. http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/bcm/