New York City operates one of the largest municipal procurement systems in the United States. City agencies buy construction, human services, technology, professional services and supplies year-round, and New York State and federal agencies add even more opportunity across the five boroughs.
For small businesses, the challenge is navigating the systems. GERC handles that for you. We complete the registrations and write the responses, so you can compete without drowning in paperwork.
How New York City buys
- PASSPort, the City’s procurement portal, where vendors enroll, find solicitations and submit responses.
- M/WBE certification through NYC Small Business Services, which helps businesses meet the City’s participation goals.
- New York State opportunities published in the NYS Contract Reporter.
- Federal agencies and primes operating in the metro area.
What GERC handles for you
- PASSPort enrollment and vendor profile setup
- Preparing your M/WBE certification file, plus federal WOSB or 8(a) applications where you qualify
- SAM.gov registration for federal work
- Opportunity research so you bid where you can win
- RFP responses and proposal writing organized around evaluation criteria
- Grant writing and contract readiness for nonprofits serving the City
Why hands-on matters in NYC
City solicitations often include detailed forms, budget templates and compliance requirements. Missing one can make a strong offer non-responsive. We check every submission against the solicitation’s requirements before it goes out, and we keep your registrations and certifications current so you never miss an opportunity because of an expired record.
Our process
- An honest first call about fit and timing.
- We prepare and submit your registrations, certification files and proposals.
- We stay with you until your registration or certification is approved, and through every bid until the award decision is in. That includes answering agency questions, handling resubmissions, renewals and compliance.
GERC is led by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, a PhD legal and political economist, and works with New York clients remotely. See our New York government contracting consultant page or book a strategy consultation.