New York City Department of Design and Construction
04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 14:05
M/WBEs Business Opportunities at Borough-Based Jail Facility in Brooklyn
M/WBEs Business Opportunities at Borough-Based Jail Facility in Brooklyn
Information session May 1; Register now
DDC: Denisse Moreno, [email protected], 718-391-1854
(New York, NY - April 29, 2024) The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) will hold a workshop for Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) on how to compete for contracting opportunities at the Brooklyn site of the City's massive Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) Program. The session is in partnership with the Design-Build team that's been contracted to create the new jail, including Tutor Perini Corp., WDF Inc. and the design firm HOK.
M/WBE Outreach Event
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
St. Francis College
5th Floor Multi-Purpose Room
179 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
There is no cost to register and space is limited, so please register today!
The information session will cover various opportunities available for Phase 1 of the Brooklyn BBJ project, which will cover foundation work at the site. Opportunities in design support include: BIM Coordinator & Specialist, Project Control, Commissioning/Special Inspection, Structural Engineering and Doors and Hardware. Construction support opportunities include: Monitoring (pre/post existing structures), Traffic Controls, PPE Supplier, Small Tools Supplier, Expeditor and Support of Excavation.
"By supporting M/WBEs, DDC creates an equitable and competitive business environment while ensuring our partners reflect the diversity of this City," said Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley. "We encourage M/WBE business owners to join us at this workshop to learn more about the opportunities available for this major project."
To learn more about doing business with NYC DDC, please visit the following page: Work with DDC and nyc.gov/getcertified.
About the NYC Department of Design and Construction
The Department of Design and Construction is the City's primary capital construction project manager. In supporting Mayor Adams' long-term vision of growth, sustainability, resiliency, equity and healthy living, DDC provides communities with new or renovated public buildings such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, and new or upgraded roads, sewers and water mains in all five boroughs. To manage this $33 billion portfolio, DDC partners with other City agencies, architects and consultants, whose experience bring efficient, innovative and environmentally-conscious design and construction strategies to City projects. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/ddc.