CT SB00990

Increases threshold for alliance district projects financed by state funding from $50,000 or less to $400,000 (new construction) or $100,000 (rehabilitation/repair) before set-aside program requirements apply

Raises threshold for all municipal public works contracts subject to set-aside requirements from $50,000 or less to $400,000 (new construction) or $100,000 (rehabilitation/repair)

Clarifies that municipal public works contracts include state funding through matching expenditures, grants, loans, insurance, or guarantees

Effective date: October 1, 2017

Purpose: Align set-aside program thresholds for small contractors and minority business enterprises with prevailing wage requirement thresholds