What we do
We conduct expert manual searches of the New York City Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) Vendex system to determine what information is contained on a specific entity or individual.  Call us at 718-757-6933.

*We are NOT affiliated with the city of New York.  We are a private entity offering expert research and retrieval services.*

What is Vendex (Vendor Information Exchange System)?

Vendex is an electronic database maintained by the NYC Mayors Office 
of Contract Services.  This database contains information that you may not find
anywhere else.

Information includes contractor and principal questionnaires, debarments
cautions (negative information), performance evaluation data, contracts the
vendor has had with NYC agencies, warrants, liens, and tax items.

Can I search Vendex myself online or in person?
Yes you can.  Limited information is available online through MOCS, however NO DEROGATORY information is provided.  Any information regarding debarments, cautions, performance evaluation ratings, or derogatory questionnaire responses are not available online (the online database was last updated April 2009).  You must visit MOCS in person in order to get a complete picture.

MOCS has two public terminals where searches can be conducted (253 Broadway, New York, NY).  

Vendex was revised May 2009- Takes much longer to search now

If the last time you searched Vendex was prior to May 2009, you may be in for a surprise.  The system that had been in place for years ran off the dos format.  Although very clunky at times, an expert could search the system effectively in a time efficient manner.

As of May 2009, Vendex has been entirely redesigned and runs off a windows platform.  In theory, this new system would have been a welcomed relief to the clunky dos based version.  Unfortunately this is not the case.  The new system is not user friendly and searches currently take this researcher 3 to 4 times as long to complete.  Here is an example why:

• The old dos system would allow you to put in a company or principal name and search for cautions (negative information).  This could simply be conducted by entering in the search name and pressing enter.  The new system requires you to enter the Search name, the start date for the cautions, the end date for the cautions, the type of caution you are looking for, and which agency issued the caution.  You are able to enter in a wild card in place of specific information, however this is a major time consuming process compared to the old system. 
  
  

Why should I use you when I can go to MOCS myself?
The staff at the Mayors Office of Contract Services is the nicest you will find anywhere at a NYC agency.   Unless you are an expert at using the system, you would spend a significant amount of time (travel time, search time, training time).  Time is money and in almost all cases it would be much more cost effective to outsource this.   As of May 2009, the Vendex system has been overhauled and is now windows based.  In theory, it would have been a nice upgrade over the old dos based system previously used, however in reality, it now takes 2-4 times as long to conduct the same searches.

How much do your services cost?
Each name is billed as a separate search.  So if you have ABC Contracting also known as ABC Demolition, those are two separate searches.  The same holds true for individuals.  If you have John Smith and the individual is also known as Jack Smith, those are two separate searches.

The cost per search will vary depending on volume.  Please contact us at 718-757-6933 for a specific price schedule..  Payment is required prior to conducting any searches (unless a corporate account is established) and can be paid via credit card.

Is there a minimum number of searches required?
If you have one search or 100 searches, we can handle your needs. 

What will you provide me/ How do I get the results?
We will provide you with the printouts from MOCS.  These can be emailed as a PDF file or faxed to you.  A summary page will be provided that outlines which categories contained information about your subject.  The results themselves will not be analyzed.    Analysis and a summary of the results can be conducted at a $75 per hour rate.

How long does it take?
You will receive the results of your search within three business days, usually sooner.  Rush service is available at a premium rate.

Email your requests to JayR798@aol.com or you can call (718) 757-6933 
Please include the subjects full name and address.  Please also include your contact information (name, company name, address, phone number, email, fax# and your reference number).