How to do Business with NYC Public Schools... From A to Z

Tailored for NYC DOE Non-Contracted Vendors

Designed to help you secure contracts between $500 - $25,000 with NYC Public Schools!

Lifetime Access!

Key Benefits

    • 5+ hours of content

    • Online community platform to interact with other NYC DOE vendors

    • 20+ free resources

    • Regularly updated content

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about the Course

Overview of the Course

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the NYC Department of Education, the largest school district in the United States. Familiarize yourself with the structure and procedures of the NYC DOE if you intend to conduct business with New York City public schools.

Key Strategies: Implemented to transform mural company revenue from $50,000 to over $1,000,000 in less than 3 years.

Direct Sales: Learn how to sell directly to NYC public school principals, bypassing the need for an MTAC or the RFP/Bid process, through their use of discretionary funds.

Detailed Course Modules Overview

Module 1

Understanding the NYC DOE
  • Introduction Video
  • About Marie Saint-Cyr
  • DOE Intake Form
  • Acquiring a DOE Vendor ID
  • Navigating the DOE’s Vendor Portal
  • NYC DOE Vendor Hotline
  • Requesting a PASSPort Vendor ID
  • Payee Information Portal (PIP)
  • Capabilities statement
  • M/WBE Certification
  • MTAC- Multiple Task Award Contract
  • Non-Contracted vs Contracted Vendor
  • Fingerprinting for NYC Public Schools
  • Key Term Definitions

Module 2

Sales Outreach
  • NYC Public Schools Buying Cycle
  • Creating your Own Principal's Contact List Database
  • Creating an Email Outreach Template for Schools
  • Email Tracking
  • Email Tracking Software Options
  • Mailsuite/Mailtrack Overview
  • Overview of a CRM
  • CRM Software Options

Module 3

Pricing Your Services and Products
  • Cost-Based vs Value-Based Pricing
  • K-12 Buyer Persona
  • Difference between Pricing Model & Pricing Strategy
  • Conducting a Pricing Analysis
  • Different Types of Pricing Strategies
  • Pricing Models

Module 4

Finances
  • General DOE Vendor Finance Steps
  • Overview of Invoice Processing
  • Sole Source Vendor Letter
  • Notice of Completion Letter
  • Sales Quotes
  • Overview of a Purchase Order Document
  • How to Submit an Invoice Email
  • Canceled PO Notification
  • Overview of an Invoice
  • Work Order Overview

About The Instructor

NYC DOE Prime Vendor

CEO of Saint-Cyr Art Studio

CEO of Saint-Cyr Art Engagement

Young Entrepreneur of the Year | US Small Business Administration

2023

2021

Young Entrepreneur of the Year | NY Empire State Development

  • Visionary entrepreneur with multiple creative enterprises.

  • Established Saint-Cyr Art Studio, a thriving commercial mural company.

  • Established Saint-Cyr Art Engagement, which focuses on educational programs in the arts for young people.

  • Passionate about mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.

This Course is Ideal For

  • Service and product based businesses
  • Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
  • Small Businesses looking to work with NYC DOE
  • Professionals seeking to expand their business into the public education sector
  • Individuals interested in understanding the NYC DOE vendor processes
  • Companies seeking purchase orders ranging from $1,000 to $25,000

Pricing Plan

What’s Included

  • Access to video Content that is updated regularly

    i. Updates on DOE grants

    ii. New policies

    iii. Budget deadlines

    iv. Overall opportunities

    v. Important events

    vi. Updated resources

  • Notifications of NYC DOE grant opportunities and events
  • Online community platform to interact with other NYC DOE vendors

Lifetime Access!

Pay In Full

$899

Save $200!

One-Time Payment

3 Months Installments

$366

3 Monthly Payments

Client’s Testimonials

  • I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for taking the time to speak with me about the possibility of collaborating with NYC. Your support and encouragement mean a great deal to me, and I am truly proud of the strides you've made. Your achievements serve as a tremendous source of motivation for me to continue pushing forward.

    Cynthia F

  • Marie- I cant thank you enough for your help- you have helped me more than anyone or any webinar in the last 3 years! I am sooo impressed with your level of organization

    Mira Z.

  • Marie is incredibly generous with knowledge, and resources. Her ability to inspire and motivate diverse audiences is truly remarkable. Her wisdom and insights have helped individuals build successful businesses.

    Kenia Nunez | Hofstra University

Free Resources Incuded in the course

  • Spreadsheet with Links to DOE vendor Relevant Link
  • NYC DOE Procurement Policy and Procedures Official Document
  • DOE Fingerprinting - step by step
  • Acquiring a DOE Vendor ID Step by Step
  • Key Terms Definitions when Doing Business with NYC DOE
  • MWBE Document Checklist
  • Purchase Order Example
  • Official NYC DOE W-9 Form
  • Capabilities Statement Example
  • NYC Schools Principals Contacts Database Template
  • Sales Outreach Trackers
  • Google Sheets CRM template SCAS
  • Sales Quotes Example
  • And More!

Questions? Contact Marie!