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NYC Construction Ramp-Up Program

About the Program

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), in partnership with the NYC Departments of Design and Construction (DDC), Transportation (DOT), Parks & Recreation (DPR) and Environmental Protection (DEP), have developed the NYC Construction Ramp-Up Program to prepare NYC-certified Minority- and/or Woman-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to prepare and successfully compete for Pedestrian Ramp Rehabilitation and other concrete-based and green infrastructure project work throughout the City of New York.

This training program will help M/WBE construction firms understand the requirements of the pedestrian ramp and other concrete-based projects solicited by the City of New York, and how to qualify for this project work and related M/WBE Pre-Qualified Lists (PQLs). Participating firms must have the capacity to work on concrete curbs, sidewalks, and related flatwork.

Additional Details

Program Benefits

The program offers specialized coaching on the requirements for DDC pedestrian ramp rehabilitation and DPR & DEP concrete-based project solicitations, as well as for related M/WBE PQLs. Participating businesses will build capacity to qualify for this specific project work, and for City projects in general, and will increase their probability of being approved for a related M/WBE PQL or being awarded these types of contracts.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants will:

  • Own (or co-own with decision-making authority) a construction or trade firm.
  • Be certified by the City of New York as an M/WBE
  • Be experienced in concrete or related trade work.
  • Have successfully completed concrete-related projects at a minimum per-project value of $25,000.
  • Have minimum annual revenues of $250,000.
  • Have commercial or government project experience.
  • Be able to commit to the 12+ week period of the program.

Accepted participants will be expected to attend all respective classes, one-on-one mentoring/counseling sessions, and additional technical assistance sessions over an anticipated 12-session/12-week period. Weekly class sessions, a mix of in-person and virtual, will be held every Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. A syllabus, including additional sessions conducted outside of class sessions, will be provided before or at the first class session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).

How to Apply

Program classes are a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. Cohort 6 will focus on projects solicited by DEP, DPR and DDC.

Cohort 6 (Winter 2026) will start January 8, 2026, and applications are now being accepted.

Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025.

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