NY S01584

Allows cities with a population of one million or more to use a quantitative factor favoring minority- or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) certified under local law when evaluating bids for contracts.

Authorizes cities with one million or more inhabitants to award contracts up to $200,000 to certified MWBEs without a formal competitive bidding process.

Permits cities with one million or more inhabitants to establish capacity-building programs to help MWBEs increase their ability to bid on and perform public contracts.

Expands pre-qualification standards for public work contracts to include consideration of bidders' demonstrated commitment to working with minority and women-owned businesses through joint ventures or subcontractor relationships.

Amends the New York City Charter to allow the procurement policy board to authorize agencies to procure goods, services, and construction for up to $200,000 from certified MWBEs without a formal competitive process.