The Spending Allocation Goals Program is based on three key concepts.

Certified Businesses

The program supports businesses certified through the DAS Small Business Certification Program. A certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) is a Connecticut-based, independently owned and operated small business. A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is an SBE that also meets the program's minority ownership requirements.

Industry-Based Goals

Spending Allocation Goals are based on the Connecticut Contractor Database, which identifies businesses that are ready, willing, and able to participate in state contracting, including businesses certified through the DAS Small Business Certification Program.

Goals are organized into 96 three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industry codes. Purchases should be associated with the code that best aligns with the supplier industry or market segment that would typically provide the primary product or service.

Agency Responsibilities

State and awarding agencies collectively support Connecticut's statewide Spending Allocation Goals through their purchasing decisions. Agencies contribute to the State's progress toward meeting these aspirational goals by:

• Identifying the applicable Spending Allocation Goal.
• Determining whether certified SBE and MBE businesses are available.
• Documenting good faith efforts.

The goal is to create a consistent record of documented good faith efforts. Agencies should be able to show what they did to provide opportunity, even when the final award is made to a non-certified vendor.

Access the Implementation Guide  |  DAS Small Business Certification Program  |  Connecticut Contractor Database