§ 24-03 Program Eligibility.
RCNY § 24-03
A mentor construction manager, in consultation with the centralized program office, shall determine eligibility of small businesses for the centralized construction mentor program based on the following criteria: (1) Business Status. A business must be independently owned and operated, have been in continuous operation under its current business name and structure for at least one year, and be a small business as defined in paragraph 4 of subdivision a of Section 1309 of the Charter.
(2)Revenue Threshold. The average annual gross revenues of a business for the three preceding fiscal years, including revenues of any affiliates in which the business’s owners or principals hold a 10% or greater interest, shall not exceed $3,000,000 for Tier 1 participation or $5,000,000 for Tier 2 participation.
(3)Licensing and Certification. Possession of all licenses and certifications required by the City of New York, the State of New York, and federal law for the trade or trades in which the business seeks to perform work.
(4)Experience and Performance. Demonstrated capability to perform work within the applicable tier.
(5)References. Submission of verifiable project references supporting experience and trade competence applicable to the tier for which program participation is sought.
(6)Responsibility and Integrity. Compliance with the responsibility standards set forth in Procurement Policy Board Rule § 2-08 (9 RCNY § 2-08), including financial integrity, compliance with labor, tax, and safety laws, and satisfactory past performance.
(7)Safety Record. Maintenance of a satisfactory safety record based on application disclosures and review by the mentor construction manager and centralized program office.
(8)Bonding and Insurance. Ability to obtain payment and performance bonds and insurance coverage as required.
(9)Commitment to Development. Agreement to participate in mentoring, training, and technical assistance activities as prescribed by the centralized program office. (Added City Record 5/19/2026, eff. 6/18/2026)
