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FAQs
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No, these are separate programs with different purposes.
The Supplier Diversity Program certifies Connecticut-based businesses as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). This enables them to compete for contracts set aside for SBE and MBE companies only.
The Construction Contractor Prequalification program is designed to pre-screen certain criteria of Construction Contractors, enabling them to bid on public works projects >$1,000,000.
The microbusiness preference (C.S.S. 4a-59) is not part of the Supplier Diversity Set-Aside Program. Companies whose gross revenues are less than $3,000,000 are considered microbusinesses and may be eligible for a preference. The Contracting Agency may give a 10% price preference to microbusinesses when evaluating bid responses and a 15% price preference to veteran-owned microbusinesses certified by the Connecticut Department of Veteran’s affairs (DVA).
Questions about microbusiness preferences should be directed to DAS Contracting Staff at 860-713-5095. Questions about the Veteran’s microbusiness certification should be directed to the DVA.