Supplier Diversity (Set-Aside)

The State's Supplier Diversity program targets at least 25% of the state's business be transacted with small businesses including those owned by minorities, women and the disabled. To participate, fill out an application with the Department of Administrative Services. Once certified, you can bid on contracts covered by the program as well as all other state contracts.

*NEW* Opportunities for Certified MBEs

If you perform architectural, engineering or other consultant services related to design and construction, have some experience performing these services for institutional clients or comparable commercial clients, and are a "minority owned business enterprise" as that term is defined by Connecticut statute, you may be interested in new contracting opportunities at the State Department of Construction Services ("DCS").

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY INFO AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Requirements

Supporting Documents

HOW TO GET CERTIFIED OR RECERTIFIED

View Video message from the Program Director

SBE/MBE (Set-Aside) Certification/Recertification Application

Application Instructions

SBE/MBE Certified Vendor Search

Search for SBE/MBE vendors, view SBE/MBE certificates, certification history, company ownership and contract information.

Annual SBE/MBE Program Compliance:

State Agency

Political Subdivision/Quasi-Public Agency

Resources

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LINKS TO LEGISLATION AND STATUTES

Connecticut General Statute 4a-60g (Supplier Diversity Statute) as amended by Public Act 11-229

Set-Aside Program Regulations

Section 7 of Public Act 11-229

Contact Us

For questions about DAS Supplier Diversity (Set-Aside Program) call 860-713-5236.