NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Contract Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The Public Hearing will be held via Conference Call. Call-in #: 1-646-992-2010, ACCESS CODE: 715 951 139.
IN THE MATTER of a proposed contract between the New York City Department of Small Business Services and Harlem Business Alliance, Inc., located at 275 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027, to provide a range of services that will help increase the capacity of Minority and Women Business Entrepreneurs (MWBEs) across the City. Services will include guidance on government contracting for potential or City-certified MWBEs, assistance in connecting MWBEs to potential customers, aid in the development of bids and proposals, assistance in securing project financing and bonding, and the promotion and marketing of the City’s MWBE program The term of the contract shall be for 12 months from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The amount of this contract is $131,603.00. E-PIN #: 80121L1217001.
The proposed contractor is being funded through City Council Discretionary Funds/Line Item Appropriation, pursuant to Section 1-02 (e) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules.
In order to access the Public Hearing and testify, please call 1-646-992-2010, ACCESS CODE: 715 951 139 no later than 9:55 AM. If you need further accommodations, please let us know at least five business days in advance of the Public Hearing via e-mail at DisabilityAffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or via phone at 1-212-298-0734.
IN THE MATTER of a proposed contract between the New York City Department of Small Business Services and Pratt Institute, located at 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205, to provide branding and marketing assistance to manufacturing companies, enabling them to increase sales and create jobs. Funding to support research and analysis, to support the expansion of a pilot program to convert basements and cellars into safe and legal apartments and provide technical assistance and expertise to community groups in low-moderate income areas. The term of the contract shall be for 12 months from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The amount of this contract is $734,500.00. E-PIN #: 80121L0405001.
The proposed contractor is being funded through City Council Discretionary Funds/Line Item Appropriation, pursuant to Section 1-02 (e) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules.
In order to access the Public Hearing and testify, please call 1-646-992-2010, ACCESS CODE: 715 951 139 no later than 9:55 AM. If you need further accommodations, please let us know at least five business days in advance of the Public Hearing via e-mail at DisabilityAffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or via phone at 1-212-298-0734.
IN THE MATTER of a proposed contract between the New York City Department of Small Business Services and Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation, located at 130 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301, to provide assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Funding will support outreach efforts aimed at increasing businesses’ access to a variety of services. Funds will be used for the Workforce Development/Staten Island Private Industry Council program. Funds will be used to develop a Staten Island PIC that will unite employers, educators, and community-based organizations to connect young people to sustaining careers. To support neighborhood-level initiatives that promote economic development, job creation and retention, and community investment. The term of the contract shall be for 12 months from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The amount of this contract is $117,550.00. E-PIN #: 80121L0409001.
The proposed contractor is being funded through City Council Discretionary Funds/Line Item Appropriation, pursuant to Section 1-02 (e) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules.
In order to access the Public Hearing and testify, please call 1-646-992-2010, ACCESS CODE: 715 951 139 no later than 9:55 AM. If you need further accommodations, please let us know at least five business days in advance of the Public Hearing via e-mail at DisabilityAffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or via phone at 1-212-298-0734.
IN THE MATTER of a proposed contract between the New York City Department of Small Business Services and The Working World, Inc., located at 116 Nassau Street, #513, New York, NY 10038, to support the creation of jobs in worker cooperatives by coordinating education and training resources and by providing technical, legal, and financial assistance. The initiative funds a comprehensive citywide effort to reach cooperative entrepreneurs, provide for the start-up of new worker cooperative small businesses, and provide assistance to existing cooperatives. The initiative offers workforce development and concrete skills for unemployed, underemployed and discouraged workers in high-needs neighborhoods. The term of the contract shall be for 12 months from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The amount of this contract is $400,831.00. E-PIN #: 80121L0351001.
The proposed contractor is being funded through City Council Discretionary Funds/Line Item Appropriation, pursuant to Section 1-02 (e) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules.
In order to access the Public Hearing and testify, please call 1-646-992-2010, ACCESS CODE: 715 951 139 no later than 9:55 AM. If you need further accommodations, please let us know at least five business days in advance of the Public Hearing via e-mail at DisabilityAffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or via phone at 1-212-298-0734.