Find out what the State of New York is purchasing. The NYS Contract Reporter, a weekly online publication, keeps businesses apprised of bid opportunities with State agencies, public authorities and public benefit corporations that are required to advertise bid announcements of $15,000 or more. Agencies' projected procurements from $5,000 - $15,000 are posted, by category, on a quarterly basis. SUNY and CUNY post projected purchases between $10,000 - $20,000 on a quarterly basis as well. Subscribe at the Contract Reporter web site at http://www.nyscr.org.

The NYS Office of General Services (OGS) awards contracts for use by State agencies, political subdivisions and other organizations authorized by law to purchase from State contracts. Get on the OGS mailing list to receive bid notices at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/ovr. For further information, visit the OGS web site at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us or email Procurement Services at customer.services@ogs.state.ny.us.

Learn how to provide your IT services to New York State, email dawn.curley@ogs.state.ny.us for information on how to do so.

The "Directory of Frequently Purchased Commodities and Services by New York State Agencies" gives you access to purchase agents at all State agencies. For a free directory contact the Office of the State Comptroller at 518-473-1368.

The Division of Minority and Women's Business Development provides a valuable resource to the M/WBE community and to State agencies about procurement opportunities. The Division assists State agencies in their efforts to increase participation by minority and women-owned business on contracts and subcontracts to facilitate a fair share of awards. Click on the link to the MWB homepage http://www.nylovesbiz.com/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp to find information on how to become certified. For further information call 518-292-5250.

Visit the OGS Design and Construction Group website http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/dnc/default.asp to find out more about the "The Empire State Builder" which lists building construction, rehabilitation, or architectural and engineering contract opportunities at various agency locations. You will also learn about future bid openings and results of previous bid openings.

Visit the New York State Department of Transportation's web page for procurement information at http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/cmb.html "Notice of Highway Lettings" and "Results of Highway Lettings" will inform you of road construction contracts. For information, call 518-457-3583.

New York State Public Authorities: http://nysosc3.osc.state.ny.us/pubauth/index.htm

New York City Contracting Opportunities: http://www.nyc.gov.

Federal Contracting Opportunities: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/