View Invitations to Respond in PASSPort

City agencies can invite organizations that meet requirements to respond to select contract opportunities.

Check for invitations to respond

  1. Click RFx in the top navigation menu.
  2. Select Browse My RFx Responses from the drop-down menu.

Browse My RFx Responses shows two types of RFx for the vendor:

  • Your organization's RFx responses.
  • RFx to which an agency has invited your organization to respond. Email invitations are sent to your organization. The following instructions provide more information on this type of RFx.
  1. By default, only RFx with a Released status are listed. These are the RFx your organization has been invited to respond to.

    To view other RFx, click the X next to the Released status in the RFx Status field. The search results will show RFx for which your organization has either started or submitted a response.
  2. To learn more about an RFx, click the pencil icon to view RFx details.
The Browse My RFx Responses page displays.

How do I get invited to respond to opportunities?

Take action so agencies can invite you to respond to select RFx.

  • Maintain your PASSPort Vendor Profile
    Keep your vendor profile updated. Make sure your Contacts (email addresses for Vendor Admins, Procurement L1, and Procurement L2) and disclosures are up to date.
  • Update your NYC M/WBE Profile
    If applicable, maintain your NYC M/WBE profile in the Small Business Services (SBS) NYC Online Directory. Contact SBS for assistance with any updates. Your primary contact information and commodity codes help agencies find and invite your organization.
  • Get Prequalified in PASSPort
    Check with City agencies in your industries if they have prequalification lists (PQL) in PASSPort to which your organization can be added. Many City agencies create PQLs for different categories, such as goods, services, and construction. To learn more, see HHS Prequalification.
  • Enroll in Commodities in PASSPort
    Enroll in the commodity codes in PASSPort related to your organization's current capabilities. Change your commodity codes as your business changes. To learn more, see Enroll in Commodities.
  • Disclose Business Certifications in PASSPort
    Disclose your organization's business certifications in PASSPort, including active NYC M/WBE certifications. To learn more, see Disclose Business Certifications.

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Last updated: November 20, 2024