Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13a-165-3
It is the policy of the Department of Transportation that disadvantaged business enterprises shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts awarded by the Department. In furtherance of this policy, the Department shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts, including the establishment of affirmative action goals for its entire contract program, specific projects and individual contracts. Consequently, any small business concern that considers itself to qualify as a DBE, under the criteria set forth in these regulations and in 49 CFR Part 23, is encouraged to apply to the Department for DBE certification so that it may become eligible to bid on or to be awarded contract work as a DBE.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13a-165-3