Supplier Diversity

Program Highlights

$1.8B+

Spent with Diverse + Small Biz

342

Contracts Awarded to MWBEs + SDVOBs in 2024

$136M+

Spent with MWBEs & SDVOBs in 2024
New York State Certification
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Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE):


We recognize New York State MWBE certifications issued by Empire State Development Corporation. We do not accept any other certifications for utilization credit. To determine if your firm is eligible for NYS certification, please visit the NYS Certification Assessment tool or review the MWBE Certification Checklist. To apply for NYS certification, please visit the NYS Contract System.

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB):


We recognize New York State SDVOB certifications issued by the NYS Office of General Services. We do not accept federal certifications for utilization credit. Please visit the OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development website to determine eligibility and apply for NYS certification.

NYS Small Business:


NYPA will identify if your firm may be considered a NYS small business with an owner that is a resident of New York State, independently owned and operated, with 300 or fewer employees, and not dominant in its field. Contact NYPA's Supplier Relationship Management at SRM@nypa.gov for additional information.

Before You Get Started
Contact Us
Email: Supplier.Diversity@nypa.gov
Mail: 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Meet the Team at an Outreach Event
Meet the Team at an Outreach Event

Event Name + Location

Event Date and Time
More Information

NYS Project Pop-Up Series: North Country (Hogansburg)

9/9/26 9AM-12PM

Supplier Diversity Compliance Reporting Webinar (Sept)

9/16/26 10AM-11AM

NFTA + NYPA: 2026 Latino Small Business Symoposium

9/16/26 10AM-2PM

Greater New York Chamber Annual Business Expo

9/17/26 9AM-4PM

NYS Project Pop-Up Series: Western NY (Buffalo)

9/17/26 1PM-5PM

CUNY New York's Small Business Procurement & Contract Opportunities (NYC)

10/1/26 8AM–4PM

Small Business Expo (NYC)

10/15/26 9:30AM-5PM

3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara MWBE & SDVOB Training Day Conference (Buffalo)

10/22/26 8AM-5PM

Melville Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2026 (Melville)

10/27/26 10AM–3PM

2026 NYS MWBE Forum (Albany)

11/18/26-11/19/26
TBD

Important Notice

NYPA and Canals (the “Authority”) procurements are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and the Authority’s policies and procedures, as may be in effect from time to time (“Requirements”). This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive description of such Requirements, and any Requirements described on the website, in similar Authority materials, or on other Authority’s websites, are subject to change without notice, and additional or other Requirements may apply. Suppliers are responsible for informing themselves of and complying with all applicable Requirements and the provisions of any application solicitation document or contract. Nothing herein guarantees the award of any Authority contract.