Municipal and Other Public Entity Resources

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• Reports on the Condition of Connecticut's Public Schools

  Pursuant to C.G.S. 10-220(a), local and regional boards of education are required to “…report to the Commissioner of Administrative Services on the condition of its facilities…” The Office of Grants Administration is responsible for the administration of the school facility survey, and the collection and reporting of the data.

• School Construction Change Order Forms and Eligibility Information

  Pursuant to the Office of Grants Administration policy every school construction project that files a construction Change Order must submit documentation to the Department of Administrative Services for review in order to establish a determination of eligibility.

• School Construction State Reimbursement Percentages

  Reimbursement percentages are calculated annually. Each project receives a reimbursement percentage based on the date the town or district secured the local share of funding for the school construction project pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes. Current reimbursement rates subject to each town or district can be found on this page.

• All Plan Review Requirements and Documents for School Construction Projects

  The Plan Review Department has developed a set of requirements for obtaining Plan Approval for School Construction Projects.

• Apply for School Construction Grants

  The Office of Grants Administration is responsible for the grant administration of all Connecticut public school construction projects seeking authorization for a State grant commitment. The Office actively serves the 169 Connecticut municipalities, 17 Regional School Districts and 6 Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) in the project application process.

• School Construction Cost Estimate Filing Requirements and Procedures

  All school construction project grant applications must include a competed Estimate of Probable Costs, known as the Public School Construction Cost Database (PSCCD) through the State BizNet website. Only one (1) Design Team member or Local Education Agency (LEA) representative on the proposed school project will be allowed access to the database.

• Code Training and Education Fees Assessed on Municipal Building Permits

  The legislature established a special fund that provides training specific to the State Building and Fire Codes. This fund is called the Code Education Fund, and is paid for by assessments on the construction value of local building permits.

• Ed Training Fee remit 17-18

• All Required Forms Regarding Plan Review and Approval

  Find a List of Required Forms Regarding Plan Review and Approval

• Master Insurance Program Housing Authority

  The Department of Administrative Services Master Insurance Program offers all Housing Authorities across Connecticut the opportunity to obtain required insurance coverage through a sole source.

• P-Card Information for Client Entities (Municipalities, Non-Profits, Schools)

  The Purchasing Card program is co-sponsored by the Department of Administrative Services Procurement Services and the Office of the State Comptroller. It is designed and intended to more effectively meet your purchasing and travel needs.