Overview

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Division is responsible for the purchase, lease, or contracting of supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services required by state agencies. These procurements are administered through fair, open, and competitive sourcing processes, with competition serving as the cornerstone of government procurement.

Contracts are designed to leverage the collective needs of all Executive Branch agencies, resulting in value-driven pricing structures. These contracts offer agency purchasers the protection of consistent terms and conditions, while ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, policy, and business requirements.

In addition to serving state agencies, most DAS administered contracts are also available for use by Connecticut municipalities, public universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and eligible non-profit organizations.

DAS Procurement is committed to promoting equity in state contracting by supporting Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) including businesses owned by ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and certain non-profits. To help agencies meet their 25% annual Set-Aside goals, DAS makes a good faith effort to designate entire contracts or portions thereof specifically for SBE/MBE participation.