DDC Prequalified Lists (Construction)
Administered by NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)
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What this program is
Most DDC construction is publicly bid, but for certain work types DDC first qualifies contractors through a Request for Qualifications and then invites only listed firms to bid. You apply in PASSPort.
What it unlocks
Invitations to bid on DDC work reserved for the list. Current lists include an M/WBE-only general construction list for projects up to $5M, general construction lists for medium ($5M to under $15M) and large (over $15M) projects, landmark buildings ($2M to $25M), specialty roofing, and emergency sewer and water main work.
Key facts at a glance
- Apply in
- PASSPort, by searching the list's PQL ID
- M/WBE list
- General construction projects up to $5,000,000
- Status
- Lists shown as open on a rolling basis (as of Oct 2026)
- Decision
- City rules require a decision within 90 days
Can I bid on DDC work?
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You may qualify if
- M/WBE General Construction list: NYC SBS-certified M/WBE (or qualifying joint venture); SBS acknowledgement letter accepted while certification is pending
- M/WBE list: at least 3 general construction projects of up to $5M completed in the past 5 consecutive years, as prime or sub
- Other lists: requirements set in each list's RFQ document inside PASSPort
These are screening indicators only, not a guarantee of eligibility. Eligibility is determined solely by the certifying agency.
Documents you'll need to gather
Most delays come from missing paperwork, not the questions. Here's what to pull together, organized by where you'll find it.
In the PASSPort questionnaire
- RFQ affirmation
- Applicant information: business location, organization type, officers, management and supervisory staff, quality assurance
From your office files
- Project history matching the list's experience requirement
- Anything else the specific RFQ asks for
Typical preparation flow
- 1Get PASSPort enrollment filed.
- 2Pick the list that fits your size and work type, and download its RFQ inside PASSPort.
- 3Match your project history to the RFQ's requirement before you start.
- 4Search the PQL ID in PASSPort, click Create New Application and complete the questionnaire.
If you're an NYC-certified M/WBE general contractor, the M/WBE list is one of the more direct paths to City capital work.
Official sources
Last reviewed October 2026. Agencies change their rules; always confirm on the agency's site before you file.
Not sure if DDC PQL is the right one for you?
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