Connecticut Gen. Stat. Ann 4a-60g: Small Contractor Set Aside Program

“It is found and determined that there is a serious need to help small contractors, minority business enterprises, nonprofit  organizations and individuals with disabilities to be considered for and awarded state contracts for the purchase of goods and services, public works contracts, municipal public works contracts and contracts for quasi-public agency projects. Accordingly, the necessity of awarding such contracts in compliance with the provisions of this section, sections 4a-60h to 4a-60j, inclusive, and sections 32-9i to 32-9p, inclusive, for advancement of the public benefit and good, is declared as a matter of legislative determination.”