Division of Contracts and Purchasing (DCP)
Below is information about DCP, the policies we operate under as well as the process to request a negotiated services for non-routine procurements.
- Important Vendor Topics (including forms)
- Policy and Procedures (PDF | Microsoft Word)
- Government to Government Purchases
- Vendor Portal
- ShopDoE
- Solicitations
- NYS Office of General Services
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
- Panel for Educational Policy
Vendor Hotline
Phone: (718) 935-2300
Email: VendorHotline@schools.nyc.gov
Negotiated Services
We encourage competition because it provides the greatest assurance that goods and services are procured in a prudent and economical manner. Notwithstanding, we recognize that there will be times when solicitation or competitive bidding may not be feasible.