Purchasing 101: A Guide for Connecticut State Agencies
Welcome to Purchasing 101, your starting point for understanding how to buy goods and services through the State of Connecticut’s purchasing system.
This guide is designed for employees in executive branch agencies who are involved in making purchases, managing budgets, or handling contracts. If you have financial-related responsibilities within Core-CT, this guide is for you.
What You'll Learn
Purchasing 101 walks you through the basic steps of buying what your agency needs — from office supplies to technology — in a way that follows state rules and uses Core-CT correctly.
We’ve made this guide simple and practical. It includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for each part of the purchasing and contracting process
- A short, easy-to-follow Purchasing 101 video that shows you how it all works
Contact DAS Procurement
Call: 860-713-5095
Email: DAS.Procurement@ct.gov
