Minority / Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)

In 2024, over $11,513,000 was paid to MWBE on City of Albany construction contracts

UPCOMING: Quarterly MWBE Information Session / Workshop:

Date: TBD
City Hall - 24 Eagle Street
Conference Room 306
Albany, NY 12207

This is an opportunity for current and prospective Minority and Women Business Owners to connect with each other, get information about the City MWBE Program, as well as State and Federal guidelines, and provide feedback about your experiences. If you are considering applying for MWBE Certification, but would like to understand more about the program, please come!

RSVP isn't required but would be appreciated!  If you plan to attend, please email: mwbe@albanyny.gov or call the MWBE office: 518-407-0255

About the program: To ensure that women and minorities are included on City of Albany construction contracts, the City of Albany Common Council passed the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program and Minority- and Women-Owned Labor Utilization Plan Ordinance, which establishes that City construction projects have a goal of 15% participation by Women and/or Minority Owned Businesses, as well as a goal of 30% labor hours performed by women and/or minority workers. The City of Albany Common Council governs the goals and rules which define the MWBE Program.

The MWBE Program is administered and enforced by the City of Albany Compliance Office. 

Per the ordinance, a Minority- or Women-Owned Business is defined as a construction-related business which is owned and managed at least 51% by women and/or minorities. The City of Albany maintains a directory of City Certified MWBEs which is available to the public. Contractors on City of Albany construction projects utilize this directory when hiring subcontractors to meet the 15% MWBE participation goal.

RESOURCES

If you
MWBE Certification Application: If you are a woman or minority owner of a construction-related business and you are not yet certified by NYS or the City of Albany, please apply for City of Albany MWBE Certification.

MWBE Directory: If you are interested in hiring a City of Albany Certified Minority or Women Owned Business, please see the list of certified firms.

If you are an MWBE interested in becoming a vendor with the city of Albany, please contact the City of Albany Purchasing Department: 
 coapurchasing@albanyny.gov

If you are an MWBE Certified by NYS or the City of Albany, and you are interested in being considered for subcontracting opportunities on City of Albany construction projects, please review the City of Albany Board of Contract & Supply agendas. Within these agendas you will find low-bidders on City of Albany Projects as well as awardees of City contracts. You can then reach out to these prime contractors to offer your services as a subcontractor.

Compliance Reports

View the MWBE Program Compliance Reports archive.