Public-Work Contractors Near You

Businesses registered to bid on New York public work. The registry does not state a trade, and this is not a license.

How Do You Choose Contractors on New York’s Public-Work Registry?

Check the license where your state or city requires one, ask for proof of insurance, and compare two or three written bids for the same scope. Typical lead time is varies by business and project. We list 50,226 contractors on New York’s public-work registry, most in Oregon, New York, where official records are available.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: listings downloaded November 6, 2026; cost and timing are our planning assumptions.

Photo illustration: Businesses registered to bid on New York public work. The registry does not state a trade, and this is not a license.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. What is your license number, and which state or city issued it?
  2. Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation?
  3. Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule?
  4. Who pulls the permits, and are they included in the price?
  5. Who will run the job day to day, and will you use subcontractors?

See all 6 questions →

Good to Know

  • The registry covers public work; it is not a general license list, and a business may be a consultant or supplier rather than a builder.
  • Ask what trade the business does and which local licenses it holds.
StateListed
Oregon37,498
New York12,728

Common Questions

How long do contractors on New York’s public-work registry take to book?

Typical lead time is varies by business and project. Busy seasons and material lead times can add more. Ask for start and finish dates in the contract.

How much do contractors on New York’s public-work registry cost?

As a planning figure, expect varies by project; public work has its own bidding rules. Prices vary widely by city, access and materials, so get two or three written bids for the same scope.

What should you ask a public-work contractor before hiring?

Start with: What is your license number, and which state or city issued it; Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation; Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule. Our full list has 6 questions.

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Examples With Full Profiles

Not ranked and not paid placements.

2d Trees LLC

Albany, OR

Oregon CCB: ActivePublic-Work ContractorsBondInsurance

3 Nails LLC

Albany, OR

Oregon CCB: ActivePublic-Work ContractorsBondInsurance

Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method