What is the Contracting Standards Advisory Council?


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The Contracting Standards Advisory Council (CSAC) makes recommendations to the State Contracting Standards Board (SCSB) on how to improve the procurement process across the state.

To do this, CSAC conducts studies, research, and analyses on the State’s purchasing of good and services. The Council then makes reports and recommendations on topics that fall under the Board’s authority. Put simply, CSAC does the research and legwork so that the SCSB can make more informed decisions about how the state handles its contracts.

Statutes and legislation Read the full C.G.S legislation that established the Contracting Standards Advisory Council here.

Meeting minutes and agendas Explore Contracting Standards Advisory Council meeting minutes and agendas.

Council Members

Department of Administrative Services
Agency head: Michelle Gillman
Representative: Gene Burke, Director, Procurement Programs & Services
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

Department of Transportation
Agency head: Garrett T. Eucalitto
Representative: Gary Pescosolido, Bureau Chief, Finance and Administration
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

Department of Public Health
Agency head: Manisha Juthani
Representative: Michelle Schott, Chief of Operations and Support
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

Department of Social Services
Agency head: Andrea Reeves
Representative: Easha Canada, Deputy Commissioner & Chief Strategy Officer
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

Office of Policy and Management
Agency head: Jeffrey R. Beckham
Representative: Kevin Meakem, Procurement Policy Development Coordinator
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

State Insurance Risk Management Board
Agency head: Melissa Frank
Representative: Melissa Frank, Director of Insurance and Risk Management
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

UConn
Agency head: Radenka Maric
Representative: Berri Gerjuoy, Assistant Vice President, Department of Contracts
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

OGA - SCSB
Agency head: Gregory F. Daniels
Representative: Vacant (Chairperson - per C.G.S. § 4e-8), Chief Procurement Officer
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

OGA - SCSB
Agency head: Gregory F. Daniels
Rpresentative: Gregory F. Daniels, Executive Director
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

OGA - SCSB
Agency head: Gregory F. Daniels
Representative: Samson Anderson, Research Analyst
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

OGA - SCSB
Agency head: Gregory F. Daniels
Representative: Aleshia M. Hall, Administrative Assistant
Designating authority: Designated on June 17, 2024 by Governor Ned Lamont

Contact the Council

Address:
State Contracting Standards Board
165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1060 
Hartford, CT 06106 
Phone: 860-947-0706

Please contact our office and ask to speak with the Chief Procurement Officer for more information about the Contracting Standards Advisory Council.

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