Contractor & vendor resources

Find the tools and information you need to do business with the State of CT

Are you a Connecticut contractor or vendor? Are you looking for current solicitations, licenses, prequalification information, or other resources for your work?

You may actually need the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) or the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). These agencies manage many of CT’s contracts, plus solicitations, licenses, registrations, permits, and more.

Explore this page to find what you need — whether it’s from us here at the State Contracting Standards Board (SCSB), DAS, DCP, or another agency.
Learn more about State contracting from DAS  

Important links for State contractors and vendors

Browse State contracting information
Explore the DAS contractor information hub. Find helpful links, vendor events, registration information, and more.

Log into CTsource
CTsource is the state’s contracting portal. Use CTsource to search for bids and contracts, customize your business profile, find and file important documents, and more.

View contractor and vendor tools on BizNet
Find important tools and links for doing business with the State of CT. Apply for contractor prequalification, access and update company info, sign up for the DAS newsletter, and more.

Help from the State Contracting Standards Board

Contest a solicitation or award

Are you concerned that a State contract was granted unfairly or illegally? Learn how to dispute an award or solicitation with SCSB. Any bidder or proposer can file a contest.
Learn how to contest a solicitation or award  

Find out how contractors can be disqualified from State work

Contractors and vendors can be barred from doing business with the State if they violate legal or contractual requirements. Learn more and keep your business from being disqualified.
Learn more about disqualification  

Get in touch with SCSB

Want to reach out to the State Contracting Standards Board? Head to our About Us page for full contact details. You can also find information about the agency, FOIA requests, career opportunities, and more.
Find SCSB contacts, agency information, and more  

Explore contracts and bids for work with CT

Bid Board 

Discover the online portal where the State of Connecticut posts its open solicitations for goods and services. Register to create a company profile and respond to solicitations electronically. You can also search and view active solicitations without registration.

Contract Board 

Check out the online portal where the State of Connecticut posts all active contracts for goods and contractual services. You can search contracts by contract number, commodity, supplier, or keyword. No registration is required.

Apply for, renew, or verify a license

Get license, permit, and registration help from the Department of Consumer Protection

Do you need a license, permit, or registration for yourself or your business? Or do you want to verify a license, registration, permit, or certification for an individual, organization, or facility? DCP manages licensing applications, rosters, reports, complaints, and more.

Still can’t find what you’re looking for?

Find the CT department or agency that can help

The State of Connecticut is made up of more than 75 offices, departments, agencies, boards, councils, and commissions. Explore the full list to find the organization that can help you accomplish what you need.

Not sure where to start? Contractors and vendors can reach out to DAS.Procurement@ct.gov or call 860-713-5100 for assistance from DAS.
Browse all CT government departments and agencies