State of Connecticut

Department of Administrative Services

DAS Certification: Statewide

Contact: Meg Yetishefsky

Hartford, Connecticut

860-713-5236

Cost: FREE

Description:

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Contractor Prequalification Program (C.G.S. 4a-100) requires all contractors to prequalify before bidding on a contract or performing work pursuant to a contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, repair, or demolition of any public building or any other public work by the State or a municipality, estimated to cost more than $500,000, and which is funded in whole or in part with state funds, except a public highway or bridge project or any other construction project administered by the Department of Transportation

New England Minority Supplier Development Council

Hamden, Connecticut

203-288-9744

MBE CERTIFICATION

Description:

Certifying your business with the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (“GNEMSDC”) provides you with valuable resources, information and connections that can help your business prosper and grow

Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce

Bridgeport, Connecticut

203-374-6979

Cost: $75

WEBSITE

Description:

Distinguish your company as a minority-owned business through the MBE certification program of The Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce. Our organization, serving Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and New Haven Connecticut invites you to become our member and get your company certified. Doing so allows you the opportunity of being considered ahead of other businesses when it comes to doing business with the State or City. Whether you are just starting a business or your company is already established, you can drastically benefit from these "set aside" contracts.