Purchase Guidance for Executive Branch Agencies
DAS Procurement, along with partner agencies, has collaborated to provide purchase guidance for executive branch agencies: Purchasing 101 This guidance assists with the purchase and contracting process within Core-CT. It is designed for individuals with financial related responsibilities who utilize Core-CT. This guide will help navigate the process to buy goods and services including technology purchases by providing the general process steps involved.
Under the authority delegated to executive branch state agencies through General Letter 71, certain purchases of goods and services that cost $100,000 or less may be made without prior and specific approval from DAS. This is contingent on no existing DAS contract covering the goods or services being acquired.
Use and Purchase from State Contracts
Statewide Contracts are legal agreements between DAS Procurement and contractors selected through a competitive bidding process. These contracts cover a broad range of goods and services and are available to both State agencies and local entities. A full list, including certified Small/Minority Business Enterprises (SBE/MBE), is accessible through the State Contracting Portal.
Evaluate Contractor Performance
Submit a Review on Procurated – It only takes a minute!DAS Procurement has partnered with Procurated, a ratings and reviews platform for the public sector. This tool helps us gain valuable insights into contractor performance, ensuring we deliver high-quality contracts and drive continuous improvement.
Ethics and Conduct
State agency contracting and purchasing staff must perform their duties transparently and ethically, recognizing they operate under public scrutiny. Integrity, consistency, openness, and fairness are essential for credible procurement processes. Staff should also follow the State Code of Ethics to uphold these standards.Procurement Forums and Training
The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement Division facilitates quarterly open forums to present procurement related training, departmental updates and exciting new initiatives.Procurement Manual for State Agencies
Connecticut’s contracting process is built on fairness, transparency, and competition. The Procurement Manual for State Agencies helps agencies follow legal and ethical purchasing practices.
