§ 24-05 Program Structure and Tiers.
RCNY § 24-05
(a)The centralized construction mentor program shall consist of two tiers. A mentee business may join either tier pursuant to the eligibility requirements described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c) of this section. Each tier shall offer eligible mentee businesses the opportunity to compete for and perform designated contracts, with the advice and assistance of a mentor construction manager, provided that participation in the centralized construction mentor program does not confer any right or entitlement on a mentee business to receive a solicitation, to submit a bid or proposal, or to be awarded a contract.
(b)Tier 1.
(1)Eligibility. The revenues of a mentee business in Tier 1 shall not exceed an average of $3,000,000 for the three preceding fiscal years, as calculated at the end of each fiscal year.
(2)Participation Period. A mentee business may participate in Tier 1 for up to four years.
(3)Contract Opportunities. Mentee businesses in Tier 1 shall be eligible for selection to compete for designated contracts that do not exceed $1,500,000 in value.
(4)Mentorship. The centralized program office shall assign a mentor construction manager to each mentee business. Such mentor construction manager shall provide the mentee business with advice and assistance in competing for and performing designated contracts safely, timely, and within budget, as well as technical and business development services.
(c)Tier 2.
(5)Mentorship. A mentee business shall receive mentorship from a mentor construction manager. Such mentor construction manager shall provide the mentee business with advice and technical assistance in competing for and managing contracts safely, timely, and within budget.
(6)Additional Assistance. The mentoring program agency may request the provision of technical assistance from the mentor construction manager or other program partner to support a mentee business in seeking to obtain bonding for contracts that are competitively awarded pursuant to any other provision of law.
(7)Supplemental Training and Readiness. As a condition of participation in Tier 2, the centralized program office, in consultation with a mentor construction manager, may require a mentee business to complete additional training, technical assistance, or readiness activities prior to, or concurrent with, participation in Tier 2. This paragraph shall apply to all Tier 2 participants, including mentee businesses eligible for Tier 2 participation based on prior participation in a construction mentoring program administered by another public entity. (Added City Record 5/19/2026, eff. 6/18/2026)
