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Brightside Up Inc

Menands, NY State contracts since 2006Updated Nov 13, 2026

Brightside Up Inc holds 19 contracts worth $64.0M with 2 New York State agencies, most with Office of Children & Family Services; 4 active today. The first started in 2006.

Total contract value
$64.0M
Current contract amounts
Spent to date
$47.7M
75% of contract value
Active contracts
4
$24.0M in active value
Contracts on record
19
Since 2006
Agencies served
2
Most with Office of Children & Family Services
Years active
20
First contract 2006

Contact & company

Business information and how to reach the company.

Address

91 BroadwayMenands, NY 12204Albany County
Legal name
Brightside Up, Inc.
Identifiers
UEI JNTPNQM1V5K9 · CAGE 8ZRN4
Federal registration
Active · renews by Feb 2027
In business since
1980

Industry codes (NAICS)

  • 541612Human Resources Consulting Services

Leadership

  • Abbe Kovacik

    Executive Director

Contracts

19 contracts with New York State agencies, active first. Open a row for the full record.

Contracts
DetailsContractTypeContract no.Term

Empire State Child Care Share Pilot Program

C030919GrantActive

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC030919Sep 1, 2025to Aug 31, 2027Sep 1, 2025Aug 31, 2027$4,800,000$200,000 spent$200,000

Child Care Resource and Referral

C030465GrantActive

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC030465Jan 1, 2025to Jun 30, 2029Jan 1, 2025Jun 30, 2029$5,303,119$2,079,434 spent$2,079,434

Child Care Resource and Referral

C030130GrantActive

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC030130Jul 1, 2024to Jun 30, 2029Jul 1, 2024Jun 30, 2029$7,614,450$3,243,649 spent$3,243,649

Child Care Resource and Referral

C030083GrantActive

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC030083Jul 1, 2024to Jun 30, 2029Jul 1, 2024Jun 30, 2029$6,322,300$2,842,830 spent$2,842,830

Technical Assistance to Child Care Providers for Workforce

C029806Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC029806Jul 1, 2023to Jun 30, 2024Jul 1, 2023Jun 30, 2024$100,000$100,000 spent$100,000

Initial

T012499Contract not subject to state pre-audit

Office of Children & Family ServicesContract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-auditedT012499Oct 20, 2020to Aug 31, 2021Oct 20, 2020Aug 31, 2021$1,919,466$1,858,296 spent$1,858,296

Child Advocacy Centers Multi Disciplinary Teams

C028924Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC028924May 1, 2020to Dec 30, 2023May 1, 2020Dec 30, 2023$135,000$135,000 spent$135,000

Initial

T012338Contract not subject to state pre-audit

Office of Children & Family ServicesContract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-auditedT012338Apr 13, 2020to Jun 30, 2021Apr 13, 2020Jun 30, 2021$2,670,571$2,534,443 spent$2,534,443

Initial

T012219Contract not subject to state pre-audit

Office of Children & Family ServicesContract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-auditedT012219Dec 31, 2018to Dec 30, 2019Dec 31, 2018Dec 30, 2019$44,639$44,639 spent$44,639

Child care resource & referral

C028247Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC028247Jul 1, 2018to Jun 30, 2024Jul 1, 2018Jun 30, 2024$5,752,317$5,752,011 spent$5,752,011

Child care resource & referral

C028277Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC028277Jul 1, 2018to Dec 31, 2024Jul 1, 2018Dec 31, 2024$4,851,927$4,851,927 spent$4,851,927

Child care resource & referral

C028244Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC028244Jul 1, 2018to Jun 30, 2024Jul 1, 2018Jun 30, 2024$4,747,032$4,746,478 spent$4,746,478

Eat well play hard childhood nutrition/activity

C33041GGGrant

Department of HealthGrantC33041GGOct 1, 2017to Sep 30, 2022Oct 1, 2017Sep 30, 2022$1,492,250$1,317,657 spent$1,317,657

Child care resource & referral

C026639Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC026639Oct 1, 2012to Jun 30, 2018Oct 1, 2012Jun 30, 2018$7,232,370$7,232,370 spent$7,232,370

Child care resource & referral

C026654Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC026654Oct 1, 2012to Jun 30, 2018Oct 1, 2012Jun 30, 2018$718,750$718,750 spent$718,750

Eat well play hard in child care setting 12000gad006

C027140Grant

Department of HealthGrantC027140Oct 1, 2011to Sep 30, 2017Oct 1, 2011Sep 30, 2017$1,485,923$1,362,255 spent$1,362,255

Eat well play hard day care homes

C027420Grant

Department of HealthGrantC027420Oct 1, 2011to Sep 30, 2016Oct 1, 2011Sep 30, 2016$425,000$402,294 spent$402,294

Child care resource & referal/infant toddler

C025198Grant

Office of Children & Family ServicesGrantC025198Oct 1, 2007to Sep 30, 2012Oct 1, 2007Sep 30, 2012$7,394,013$7,393,959 spent$7,393,959

Nurtition/child & adult care food program

C021316Grant

Department of HealthGrantC021316Jun 1, 2006to Sep 30, 2011Jun 1, 2006Sep 30, 2011$947,157$890,882 spent$890,882
Empire State Child Care Share Pilot ProgramOffice of Children & Family ServicesSep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2027Active$4,800,000
Description
Empire State Child Care Share Pilot Program
Contract number
C030919
Type
Grant
Term
Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 20272 years
Approved
Nov 10, 2025
Status
Active
Amount
$4,800,000
Spent to date
$200,000 · 4% of the amount
Child Care Resource and ReferralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJan 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2029Active$5,303,119
Description
Child Care Resource and Referral
Contract number
C030465
Type
Grant
Term
Jan 1, 2025 → Jun 30, 20294.5 years
Approved
Feb 27, 2025
Status
Active
Amount
$5,303,119
Spent to date
$2,079,434 · 39% of the amount
Child Care Resource and ReferralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2029Active$7,614,450
Description
Child Care Resource and Referral
Contract number
C030130
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 20295 years
Approved
Aug 13, 2024
Status
Active
Amount
$7,614,450
Spent to date
$3,243,649 · 43% of the amount
Child Care Resource and ReferralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2029Active$6,322,300
Description
Child Care Resource and Referral
Contract number
C030083
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 20295 years
Approved
Aug 14, 2024
Status
Active
Amount
$6,322,300
Spent to date
$2,842,830 · 45% of the amount
Technical Assistance to Child Care Providers for WorkforceOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024$100,000
Description
Technical Assistance to Child Care Providers for Workforce
Contract number
C029806
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2023 → Jun 30, 202412 months
Approved
Dec 1, 2023
Status
Ended
Amount
$100,000
Spent to date
$100,000 · 100% of the amount
InitialOffice of Children & Family ServicesOct 20, 2020 – Aug 31, 2021$1,919,466
Description
Initial
Contract number
T012499
Type
Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
Term
Oct 20, 2020 → Aug 31, 202110 months
Approved
Nov 12, 2020
Status
Ended
Amount
$1,919,466
Spent to date
$1,858,296 · 97% of the amount
Child Advocacy Centers Multi Disciplinary TeamsOffice of Children & Family ServicesMay 1, 2020 – Dec 30, 2023$135,000
Description
Child Advocacy Centers Multi Disciplinary Teams
Contract number
C028924
Type
Grant
Term
May 1, 2020 → Dec 30, 20233.7 years
Approved
Sep 15, 2020
Status
Ended
Amount
$135,000
Spent to date
$135,000 · 100% of the amount
InitialOffice of Children & Family ServicesApr 13, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021$2,670,571
Description
Initial
Contract number
T012338
Type
Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
Term
Apr 13, 2020 → Jun 30, 202115 months
Approved
May 4, 2020
Status
Ended
Amount
$2,670,571
Spent to date
$2,534,443 · 95% of the amount
InitialOffice of Children & Family ServicesDec 31, 2018 – Dec 30, 2019$44,639
Description
Initial
Contract number
T012219
Type
Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
Term
Dec 31, 2018 → Dec 30, 201912 months
Approved
Apr 11, 2019
Status
Ended
Amount
$44,639
Spent to date
$44,639 · 100% of the amount
Child care resource & referralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2018 – Jun 30, 2024$5,752,317
Description
Child care resource & referral
Contract number
C028247
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 20246 years
Approved
Sep 13, 2018
Status
Ended
Amount
$5,752,317
Spent to date
$5,752,011 · 100% of the amount
Child care resource & referralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2024$4,851,927
Description
Child care resource & referral
Contract number
C028277
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2018 → Dec 31, 20246.5 years
Approved
Sep 21, 2018
Status
Ended
Amount
$4,851,927
Spent to date
$4,851,927 · 100% of the amount
Child care resource & referralOffice of Children & Family ServicesJul 1, 2018 – Jun 30, 2024$4,747,032
Description
Child care resource & referral
Contract number
C028244
Type
Grant
Term
Jul 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 20246 years
Approved
Sep 12, 2018
Status
Ended
Amount
$4,747,032
Spent to date
$4,746,478 · 100% of the amount
Eat well play hard childhood nutrition/activityDepartment of HealthOct 1, 2017 – Sep 30, 2022$1,492,250
Description
Eat well play hard childhood nutrition/activity
Contract number
C33041GG
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2017 → Sep 30, 20225 years
Approved
Sep 7, 2017
Status
Ended
Amount
$1,492,250
Spent to date
$1,317,657 · 88% of the amount
Child care resource & referralOffice of Children & Family ServicesOct 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2018$7,232,370
Description
Child care resource & referral
Contract number
C026639
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2012 → Jun 30, 20185.8 years
Approved
Nov 13, 2012
Status
Ended
Amount
$7,232,370
Spent to date
$7,232,370 · 100% of the amount
Child care resource & referralOffice of Children & Family ServicesOct 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2018$718,750
Description
Child care resource & referral
Contract number
C026654
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2012 → Jun 30, 20185.8 years
Approved
Nov 9, 2012
Status
Ended
Amount
$718,750
Spent to date
$718,750 · 100% of the amount
Eat well play hard in child care setting 12000gad006Department of HealthOct 1, 2011 – Sep 30, 2017$1,485,923
Description
Eat well play hard in child care setting 12000gad006
Contract number
C027140
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 20176 years
Approved
Nov 3, 2011
Status
Ended
Amount
$1,485,923
Spent to date
$1,362,255 · 92% of the amount
Eat well play hard day care homesDepartment of HealthOct 1, 2011 – Sep 30, 2016$425,000
Description
Eat well play hard day care homes
Contract number
C027420
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 20165 years
Approved
Nov 3, 2011
Status
Ended
Amount
$425,000
Spent to date
$402,294 · 95% of the amount
Child care resource & referal/infant toddlerOffice of Children & Family ServicesOct 1, 2007 – Sep 30, 2012$7,394,013
Description
Child care resource & referal/infant toddler
Contract number
C025198
Type
Grant
Term
Oct 1, 2007 → Sep 30, 20125 years
Approved
Oct 4, 2011
Status
Ended
Amount
$7,394,013
Spent to date
$7,393,959 · 100% of the amount
Nurtition/child & adult care food programDepartment of HealthJun 1, 2006 – Sep 30, 2011$947,157
Description
Nurtition/child & adult care food program
Contract number
C021316
Type
Grant
Term
Jun 1, 2006 → Sep 30, 20115.3 years
Approved
Jul 8, 2011
Status
Ended
Amount
$947,157
Spent to date
$890,882 · 94% of the amount
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Contract-type mix

Share of contract value by type

Contracts over time

Contracts started per year

View as table
YearContracts
2007: 1 contracts, $7.4M1
2008: 0 contracts, $0.00
2009: 0 contracts, $0.00
2010: 0 contracts, $0.00
2011: 2 contracts, $1.9M2
2012: 2 contracts, $8.0M2
2013: 0 contracts, $0.00
2014: 0 contracts, $0.00
2015: 0 contracts, $0.00
2016: 0 contracts, $0.00
2017: 1 contracts, $1.5M1
2018: 4 contracts, $15.4M4
2019: 0 contracts, $0.00
2020: 3 contracts, $4.7M3
2021: 0 contracts, $0.00
2022: 0 contracts, $0.00
2023: 1 contracts, $100.0K1
2024: 2 contracts, $13.9M2
2025: 2 contracts, $10.1M2
2026: 0 contracts, $0.00

How the Contractor Score adds up

Extensive (A, 94/100): $64M in contracts, 4 active contracts.

  • Contract volume+16.3measured

    $64M in current contract value across 19 contracts, more than 95% of scored contractors.

  • Recent activity+15.5measured

    4 active contracts today; the most recent was approved in November 2025.

  • Agency breadth+4.3measured

    Contracts with 2 different state agencies and facilities.

  • Experience+2.6measured

    First contract started in June 2006 (20 years of contract history).

  • Contract-type mix0.0measured

    2 contract types; the largest group is grants (93% of value).

  • Spending vs. value+0.1measured

    On 15 completed contracts with spending recorded, spending is 99% of the contract value. Spending below the full value is common (work can finish under budget) and isn't treated as a problem.

  • Federal award history0.0unknown

    No federal award history found. Scored as neutral.

  • Federal registration+5.2measured

    Registered to do business with the federal government (registration active).

50 + contributions = 94 (A, Extensive)Starts at 50. Bars: cool adds, warm subtracts.

Agencies served

Contract value with each agency or facility

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