Get registered
How to register to bid in Connecticut
- Where to register
- CTsource supplier registration (DAS State Contracting Portal)
- Cost to register
- Free (no fee stated in official DAS guides)
- Where Connecticut posts bids
- portal.ct.gov
Per the DAS "CTsource Supplier Registration and Portal User Guide":
- From the CTsource page, open the supplier registration link.
- Agree to the General Disclaimer.
- Enter organization information: legal name, address, business type, and FEIN or SSN.
- Enter the main contact's details and create a username and password (at least 8 characters, mixing upper and lower case, numbers, and special characters).
- Select the UNSPSC categories that match your goods and services.
- Submit and check the main contact's email for the confirmation message.
- Log in to CTsource to download solicitation documents and respond by the deadline.
What to have ready
- Legal entity name exactly as on IRS records
- FEIN (or SSN for a sole proprietor)
- Business type (corporation, LLC, sole proprietor, etc.) and business address
- DUNS number, only if registering a branch location
- Main contact's name, phone, email, and physical address
- UNSPSC commodity codes for what you sell
- Optional uploads later: insurance certificates, certifications
Read the full Connecticut registration guide →
Federal bids in Connecticut also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov
Common questions
Are there hvac bids open in Connecticut right now?
Yes. There are 1 open hvac bids in Connecticut right now, from federal, state and local buyers. New ones are added every morning.
How do I get new hvac bids in Connecticut by email?
Set up a free FindMyBids alert with your trade and state. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.
What do I need to bid on Connecticut hvac contracts?
For state bids, register with CTsource supplier registration (DAS State Contracting Portal) (Free (no fee stated in official DAS guides)). For federal bids, register in SAM.gov (free). Many bids also ask for specific licenses, insurance limits or bonds; FindMyBids' readiness check flags those before you bid.
