Contractors will find a wealth of information on the Internet, especially on the various New York State government and agency websites.  

Click on the links below to access the various government websites.  Or click on the "more info" link for a synopsis of what the website contains. 

Executive Branch

New York State Senate and Assembly    more info
(http://assembly.state.ny.us/ and http://www.senate.state.ny.us/)

State Contracting Agencies

NYS Office of General Services   more info
(http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/default.asp)

Dormitory Authority of the State of NY   more info
(http://www.dasny.org/)

State University Construction Fund   more info
(http://www.sucf.suny.edu/)

New York City School Construction Authority   more info 
(http://www.nycsca.org)

NYS Department of Transportation   more info 
(http://www.dot.state.ny.us/)

Of special interest:  New York State Contract Reporter on Line   more info
www.nyscr.com

State Regulatory Agencies

NYS Department of Labor   more info 
(http://www.labor.state.ny.us/)

Of special interest:  Davis-Bacon Info on Line   more info
http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/.

Of special interest:  Prevailing Wage Schedules

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance   more info 
(http://www.tax.state.ny.us/)

New York State Education Department   more info 
(http://www.nysed.gov/)

Department of State    more info
(http://www.dos.state.ny.us/)

Empire State Development   more info 
(http://www.empire.state.ny.us/)

Department of Environmental Conservation   more info 
(http://www.dec.state.ny.us/)

State Division of Human Rights   more info 
(http://www.nysdhr.com/)

Division of Housing and Community Renewal   more info 
(http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/)

Insurance Department    more info
(http://www.ins.state.ny.us/)

Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform   more info 
(http://www.state.ny.us/gorr/)

Workers’ Compensation Board   more info 
(http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/)

Of special interest:  Associations on the Web  

More info

New York State Senate and Assembly (http://assembly.state.ny.us/ and http://www.senate.state.ny.us/)

Both of these websites have New York State bill information, where you can search for a bill by number or key words.  Full texts of the bills are available, along with information on their status in the Legislature.

The Senate and Assembly websites also contain calendars, public hearing schedules, committee agendas and legislative reports. New York State Laws can also be found on both websites.

NYS Office of General Services (http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/default.asp)

This website contains a phone directory for all NYS employees. It also has information on a number of OGS publications, such as

• Empire State Builder
• Construction Forms
• Emergency Contract Forms
• Architectural/Engineering Forms
• Bidding and Contract Documents
• M/WBE Certified Listing
• Master Specifications and Contractual Legal Requirements
• Schedule of Submittals

Dormitory Authority of the State of NY (http://www.dasny.org/)

The Construction Section of DASNY’s website holds the following information:

• Construction Services
• Design Construction Guide
• Projects
• Contract/Bid Opportunities
• Contract/Bid Forecast
• Recent Contract/Bid Results
• M/W/SBE Opportunity Programs
• M/W/SBE Registry

State University Construction Fund (http://www.sucf.suny.edu/)

This page provides basic information about the State University Construction Fund and its functions within the State University of New York. It also presents current information for:

• How to be considered for architectural/engineering services
• Scheduled construction public bid openings (updated weekly)
• Results of recent construction bid openings (updated weekly)
• Current design and construction activity
• SUCF construction forms list

The website also contains a "construction web camera" with live photos of current jobsites.

New York City School Construction Authority (http://www.nycsca.org)

This website contains information on SCA’s programs and how to do business with the SCA. You can also download forms for use on SCA work.

NYS Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.state.ny.us/)

Contains information such as

• Doing Business with DOT
• Motor Carriers & Trucking
• Mapping & GIS
• Regional Offices
• Materials, Soils and Transportation Research
• Environmental Initiative

NYS Department of Labor (http://www.labor.state.ny.us/)

Here you can find information such as:

• Doing Business in NY - Employer Information/Post Jobs/Talent Bank
• Protecting NY’s Workforce - Laws Affecting Employers & Employees
• Unemployment Insurance - Information for Employers & Claimants
• Welfare-to-Work - Information for Service Providers
• New York State Strategic Workforce Investment Act Five-Year Plan
• Asbestos Contractor Information - Certified Contractor List

Davis-Bacon information on-line

Davis-Bacon wage determinations are now publicly available online without charge, or the need for special user IDs or accounts. The database is maintained by the Government Printing Office (GPO) and is indexed and searchable by state, construction type or wage determination number. It is located at http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/.

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance (http://www.tax.state.ny.us/)

Information on individual and business taxes, such as

• Forms and Instructions
• Publications and Technical Bulletins
• Income Tax E-File Home Page
• Income Tax Refund Status
• Tax Policy and Statistical Reports

New York State Education Department (http://www.nysed.gov/)

The Office of Facilities Planning section of this website contains information on:

• Construction Activity Reports
• Construction Project Cost Index
• Forms and Publications
• Policy Memos
• Laws and Regulations
• Regional Cost Factors

The Professional Licensing section contains an online license verification searchable database.

Department of State (http://www.dos.state.ny.us/)

The Business and Licensing Services section of the website contains information on

• Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code
• Administrative Rules
• Licensing

The website also contains a searchable Corporation and Business Entity Database and a Licensing Registrants database.

Empire State Development (http://www.empire.state.ny.us/)

The site contains overviews of the following ESD programs:

• Financial Incentives
• Tax Incentives
• Loan Discounts
• Energy Savings
• Training Assistance
• Emerging Tech Resources
• R&D Support
• Economic Development Zones
• Industrial Development
• Global Access
• Succession Planning
• Government Contracts (see sidebar on New York State Contract Reporter)
• Build Now – NY
• Small Business
• Minority/Women’s Businesses
• Foreign Companies
• Environmental Assistance
• Productivity Enhancement

Department of Environmental Conservation (http://www.dec.state.ny.us/)

Information of interest to contractors falls into two categories:

Regulatory Information

• Permits/Applications
• DEC Regulations
• Environmental Quality Review

Environmental Protection

• Water
• Environmental Permits
• Solid & Hazardous Materials
• Air Resources
• Pollution Prevention
• Environmental Remediation

State Division of Human Rights (http://www.nysdhr.com/)

Information includes Human Rights Law, Rules & Regulations and How to File Complaints.

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/)

Information on Community Development, Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity and Housing Operations can be found here.

Insurance Department (http://www.ins.state.ny.us/)

Regulations, Opinions & Circulars, Publications, and information on Disciplinary Actions can all be found here.

Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform (http://www.state.ny.us/gorr/)

The home page of the website promises, "If you're getting the runaround or being unnecessarily hounded by one of our state agencies call our Office of Regulatory Reform. We will intervene. We will take care of the problem. And we will do it fast."

Workers’ Compensation Board (http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/)

The site contains information on:

Workers’ Compensation Law

• Select Laws
• Rules and Regulations
• Law, Legislative & Court of Appeals

Electronic Data Interchange – Carriers and Self-Insured Employers

Information for Employers

• Compliance and Premium Information
• Workplace Safety
• Managed Care
• Preferred Provider Organization Program
• Self Insurance for Employers & Licensed Representatives
• Health Care Providers and Payors

Your Voice at the Board

• Advocate for Injured Workers
• Advocate for Business
• Social Work and Rehabilitation
• Filing a Complaint Against an Insurer

Fraud Bureau

NYS CONTRACT REPORTER – ON LINE!

The New York State Contract Reporter is the official weekly newsletter for announcements of contracting opportunities in the estimated amount of $5000 or more with state entities. The publication also contains announcements for SUNY and CUNY for contracts of $20,000 or more.

The NYS Contract Reporter is now on line. The eCR is published four days before the printed version is delivered. Back issues are also available. The current and back issues are all searchable, giving the eCR a distinct advantage over the printed version.

The subscription rate is the same for the printed or on-line version – $175 a year (52 issues). Current print subscribers can get a trail subscription to eCR to see which version they prefer.

Go to the NYS Contract Reporter website – www.nyscr.com – for subscription information.

ASSOCIATIONS ON THE WEB

Construction is a high-tech industry. From internet sites to electronic plan rooms, to laser controls for equipment, global positioning satellites and ground penetrating radar, the industry is rapidly moving away from the traditional image of an industry that uses only shovels and hammers to get the job done.

GBC and AGC of America are witnessing a radical change in the way business is conducted, and we intend to provide the industry with the tools they need to stay ahead of this movement.

AGC has had a website (www.agc.org) for several years now. It provides users with detailed information on construction news, education and training, legislative news, safety, and products and services. The site also provides AGC members with a "members only" venue where they can find exclusive legislative and business information which is prepared to meet their company needs.

Contractors will also find a wealth of information on the website of The Business Council of New York State. You can find them at www.bcnys.org.