MTA EDGE Small Business Program

MTA EDGE is the MTA's small business development program for construction firms. It combines training, mentoring and bid opportunities on MTA construction contracts set aside for program firms, in three tracks: Tier 1, Tier 2 and the EDGE Federal Program.

Tier 1: MTA construction contracts up to $1.5M. Tier 2 and the Federal Program: contracts up to $5M. The Federal Program also lists help with prequalification, working capital and bonding, and payment typically within 10 business days. EDGE is described as a five-year program.

Tier 1

Contracts up to $1.5M

Tier 2 / Federal

Contracts up to $5M

Certification needed?

Not to compete for MTA contracts; only to count toward goals

Vendor portal

My MTA Portal (mymta.info/vendor)

• Tier 1: average annual gross receipts of $6M or less over 3 years, a completed commercial project of $200,000 or more, owner net worth up to $15M (excluding primary home), and at least 1 year in operation
• Tier 2: completed Tier 1, 2 or more references of $500,000 or more per trade, average gross receipts of $10M or less, and bonding of $2M single / $4M aggregate
• Federal Program: 2 references of $500,000 or more, owner net worth up to $2.047M, average revenue of $5M or less, and bondable at $2M / $4M

These are screening indicators only, not a guarantee of eligibility. Eligibility is determined solely by the certifying agency.

Most delays come from missing paperwork, not the questions. Here's what to pull together, organized by where you'll find it.

1. 1Register as a vendor in the My MTA Portal.
2. 2Match your revenue, net worth, references and bonding to the right tier.
3. 3Submit the tier's eligibility application.
4. 4If accepted, complete onboarding, the required training and the business assessment. You must be prequalified and enrolled before bid invitations come.

• Applying to the wrong tier for your size or references.
• Bonding capacity: Tier 2 and Federal require $2M single / $4M aggregate.