We help small businesses thrive in CT
The State of Connecticut wants to be your customer of choice! We contract everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guide rails. Learn how to do business with the state and take advantage of available resources for small and minority business enterprises (S/MBE).
We offer:
- S/MBE Certification
- State contract opportunities including S/MBE set-asides
- On-call opportunities for S/MBE consultants
- Outreach Events
- Municipal Outreach Program
- Introduction to federal registration system
- State agency S/MBE spend tracking
Our New CT Gateway Portal
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our revamped Small/Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) certification application on CT Gateway. The Department of Administrative Services Procurement Division partnered with Autocene Government Solutions, Inc. to modernize the process as part of our continued efforts and commitment to serving the State of Connecticut’s small business community.
CT Gateway will launch on [date], delivering a user-friendly process including:
- Mobile-friendly application
- Greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities (WCAG 2.0 and ADA Compliant)
- Realtime application status
- Immediate inclusion in dynamic directory used by state and private industry
The Biznet application previously used by S/MBE will be discontinued in tandem with the rollout of CT Gateway.
As we prepare for this transition, the department will host training sessions on how to access and navigate the new application. There are two opportunities to attend the training live: Tuesday, November 12; 1PM - 2PM, and Thursday, November 14; 11AM - 12PM.
Following the training, the webinars will be available on demand.
Our Business Outreach Team is available to help you. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at DAS-DLSupplierDiversity@ct.gov or 860-713-5236.
S/MBE events
Find upcoming events
Our Business Outreach Team attends online and in-person trainings, clinics, resource fairs, matchmakers, and more. Find upcoming opportunities to connect with us!
Get certified as a S/MBE
Certify your company as a S/MBE
The Supplier Diversity Program assists state agencies in setting aside opportunities for S/MBEs. S/MBE certification opens the potential to build your company’s revenue and find new customers through growth and marketing opportunities in public procurement.
Small business resources, support, and funding
Support for diverse small businesses
Find technical support, tax incentives, and financial help for various types of CT businesses offered by the state of Connecticut.
Business development resources
Find organizations and additional resources that will help develop your company.
S/MBE outreach program
The DAS hosts information sessions in various communities targeted at small and minority businesses interested in becoming certified.
DAS Procurement Agency Informational Resources
Find agency resources on how to use a state contract, search the S/MBE directory, and more.
Find state contract opportunities in Connecticut at CTsource
Visit CTsource to find and bid on open solicitations. Check out the Supplier Registration and Portal User Guide and the Bid Board User Guide.
DAS construction services list of MBE opportunities
Learn about on-call construction services opportunities for small and minority business enterprises.
Search our Small and Minority Business Directory
This search feature allows you to create a list of vendors using specific criteria.
More business resources
Start or Move Your Business to CT
Find and TrainTalent
Contact the DAS supplier diversity program
DAS Procurement Supplier Diversity Program
Address:
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1202
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-713-5236
