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More Than 400 Vehicles to be Available at February Commonwealth Auction

02/08/2024
In-person preview runs from Friday, February 9th through Monday, February 12th

DGS Renegotiates Road Salt Contract, Saves Taxpayers Nearly $15 Million

01/18/2024
The Bureau of Procurement successfully renegotiated its COSTARS-enabled Sodium Chloride (road salt) contract that gives local public procurement units the opportunity to take advantage of the contract, receiving the same pricing and terms and conditions as state agencies.<br>The Bureau of Procurement successfully renegotiated its COSTARS-enabled Sodium Chloride (road salt) contract that gives local public procurement units the opportunity to take advantage of the contract, receiving the same pricing and terms and conditions as state agencies.<br><br>DGS invites COSTARS members to participate in the road salt contract for the approaching August 2024 – July 2025 season and submit a new participation agreement.

Department of General Services Announces Capitol East Wing Renovation Project Construction to Commence in July 2024 with Anticipated August 2025 Completion

01/10/2024
The project will install a grand staircase to replace the existing escalators, add a large ADA-compliant group elevator, and update lighting and exhaust systems in the rotunda and cafeteria and is expected to be complete by August 2025.&nbsp;

Pennsylvania Capitol Police Swear In Three New Officers, Launch Statewide Marketing Campaign to Recruit More Public Servants

01/03/2024
Today&#39;s swearing-in ceremony brings the total of sworn officers in the Capitol Police to 84.<br><br>The Capitol Police Recruit Program is currently accepting applications through March 1, 2024, for the July – December 2024 Act 120 Certification Academy. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply at <a href="http://www.employment.pa.gov/capitolpolice">www.employment.pa.gov/capitolpolice</a>.

Following Governor Shapiro's Executive Order, DGS Updates the Commonwealth's Small Business Definition By Raising Revenue Limit Threshold to Open More Doors of Opportunity for Small and Small Diverse Businesses

01/02/2024
With the implementation of Executive Order 2023-18, the Department of General Services has raised the revenue limit threshold from $38.5 million to $47 million so more small businesses can qualify and seek state contracting opportunities.<br><br>By raising the revenue cap, the Commonwealth is aligning with the Small Business Administration’s revenue threshold for small businesses – and Governor Shapiro has supported legislation that increases the number of employees a business can have to qualify as a small business.

Commonwealth Sets Record, Spends More Than $1 Billion with Small and Small Diverse Businesses for First Time Ever

12/22/2023
The Department of General Services releases annual small business opportunities program report, highlighting record spend with small and small diverse businesses and increased economic impact during the 2022-23 fiscal year.<br><br>Opening up new doors of opportunity for small and small diverse businesses is a top priority for the Shapiro-Davis Administration – and DGS will continue to work with Commonwealth agencies to make the state&#39;s procurement process more accessible.