What Can SCD Do for You?

    About Us

    The Small Contractor Development Program (SCD) is part of the City of New Haven’s Department of Economic Development, which promotes creating jobs, improving quality of life and driving economic growth.

    The SCD helps small, minority and women-owned construction businesses grow and overcome challenges that may make it more difficult to win contracts and work on City of New Haven projects.

    Benefits for Contractors

    • Administers Chapter 12 ¼ of the New Haven Code of Ordinances
    • Registration in the SCD Program – see application
    • Weekly construction opportunities
    • Sheltered Market – All construction and construction related bids under $150,000 are bid only to contractors registered in the SCD Program
    • Minority Subcontractor Utilization – All construction and construction related contracts over $150,000 shall subcontract with a 25% MBE goal
    • Reporting and monitoring
    • Networking
    • Free/low-cost trainings and industry certifications 

    Upcoming Events 

    Workshop: Weatherization & Blower Door Testing

    Weatherization & Blower Door Testing Workshop for Small Contractors

    Learn the ins and outs of weatherization basics, including using the blower door test for building envelopes. This workshop is open to members of the Small Contractor Development Program at no cost. It is brought to you by The City of New Haven Economic Development Administration, the Small Contractor Development Program, and Earth Forward Group.

    Online registration required at: bit.ly/NHVweatherization

     

    Address: 200 Orange Street, 1st Floor, New Haven 

    For more information call 203-946-6550 or email Lil Snyder at lsnyder@newhavenct.gov

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