ACCO CSB Office ACCO CSB Office

The ACCO CSB Office serves as the primary contracting authority for the New York City Department of Design and Construction, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects focused on sewage treatment and wastewater management systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—this office ensures compliance with municipal, state, and federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, high-performance public utilities. The office routinely handles complex construction and engineering services contracts under the NAICS 221320 category, specializing in the design, rehabilitation, and operational enhancement of municipal sewage treatment facilities across all five boroughs. Contractor relationships are primarily with qualified engineering firms, construction contractors, and environmental service providers with demonstrated expertise in hydraulic systems, biosolids management, and regulatory-compliant wastewater infrastructure. While no single vendor dominates the award profile, the office consistently engages with firms possessing strong track records in municipal utility projects, prioritizing technical capability, safety compliance, and proven performance on similar scopes of work. The office maintains a strict preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical merit and value rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though all vendors must still comply with prevailing wage laws and affirmative action requirements. Specializing exclusively in NAICS 221320, the office procures turnkey solutions for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, pump station modernizations, stormwater retention systems, and related civil works. Its technical domain expertise centers on environmental engineering, process control systems, and compliance with EPA and NYC DEP standards, ensuring that all contracted infrastructure meets stringent public health and sustainability benchmarks.