New York has been committed to making New York's contracting process accessible and inclusive. This panel offers a detailed discussion about the New York procurement process and finding ways to succeed.  What are the most effective strategies addressing challenges including the possibility of an economic downturn, methods to winning the bidding process and making sense of various kinds of RFPs, plus hear what NY government entities want from potential contractors.

New York has programs set up to make it easier for government agencies to do business with MWBEs.  How can organizations best take advantage of the many opportunities offered by the government? New York is committed to providing critical resources for Minority and Women-Owned businesses to help them succeed. This allows for New York’s economy to become the strongest, most diverse, accessible, and inclusive for small businesses, MWBEs, LGBTBEs, and SDVOBs.

Procurement is a cooperative process, where government entities contract services from private contractors. Now more than ever, opportunities for collaboration exist on each side of the deal, including subcontracting with prime contractors, using the shared services model, and collaborating with nonprofit entities. Our panelists will discuss ways to create partnerships, ideas for cooperation - including those that help all communities, modernize the procurement process, and fostering equity and equality.

New York’s procurement goals include simplifying contracting with the city and the state, improving transparency, reducing duplication, achieving an effective experience and, most importantly, developing systems and leveraging technology to facilitate these standards. New York works with its contractors as resources and partners in the design and implementation of policy reform. We discuss innovative developments in procurement from technology, hiring practices, how to partner with Preferred Sources, opportunities through green certifications.