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Pennsylvania Capitol Police Swear In Three New Officers
07/11/2024
Two of the newly sworn-in officers represent the third group of candidates to complete the Pennsylvania Capitol Police Recruit Program.
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings Meeting Notice (UPDATED)
06/25/2024
More than 365 Vehicles to be Available at June Commonwealth Auction
06/14/2024
In-person preview runs from Friday, June 14th through Monday, June 17th
Shapiro Administration Launches Initiative to Purchase More Products from Pennsylvania-Based Small Businesses
06/10/2024
The initiative with Amazon Business will boost the Commonwealth’s support of small businesses while promoting economic growth and diversity in the supply chain.
Shapiro Administration Launches Mentor-Protégé Program to Help Small Businesses Compete for Commonwealth Contracting Opportunities
05/20/2024
The program pairs experienced prime contractors with small businesses, small diverse businesses, and veteran business enterprises to develop their technical and administrative capabilities and ultimately help them secure more opportunities with the Commonwealth.
More than 355 Vehicles to be Available at April Commonwealth Vehicle Auction
04/05/2024
Shapiro Administration Launches Hoteling Pilot Program for Commonwealth Employees, Opens New Flexible Office Space in Rachel Carson Building
03/26/2024
Shapiro Administration Celebrates National Procurement Month, Recognizes DGS and Agency Procurement Professionals’ Work to Create Opportunity and Support Pennsylvanians
03/11/2024
Shapiro Administration Increases Outreach Efforts to Help More Small Diverse Businesses Secure State Contracting Opportunities
03/01/2024
Shapiro Administration Increases Opportunities for Small Diverse Businesses to Secure Commonwealth Contracts
02/23/2024
DGS Releases Mid-Year Small Business Reserve Report, Commonwealth Continues to Increase Small Business Contracting Opportunities
02/16/2024
Pennsylvania Capitol Police Seeks Public Comment on Delivery of Services
02/13/2024
The public is encouraged to make comments as part of the Capitol Police's reaccreditation process here.
More Than 400 Vehicles To Be Available At February Commonwealth Auction
02/13/2024
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><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.
Pennsylvania Capitol Police Swear In Three New Officers, Launch Statewide Marketing Campaign to Recruit More Public Servants
01/03/2024
Today's swearing-in ceremony brings the total of sworn officers in the Capitol Police to 84.
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
12/29/2023
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's procurement process more accessible.
More than 450 Vehicles to be Available at December Commonwealth Auction
12/06/2023
Department of General Services Hosts October Commonwealth Vehicle Auction With More Than 450 Vehicles Available
10/12/2023
Department of General Services Hosts First Summit to Educate Pennsylvania Small and Small Diverse Businesses on Contracting with the Commonwealth
10/10/2023
Shapiro Administration Implements Prompt Pay Policy so Small Diverse, Veteran-Owned Businesses Can Receive Payment Faster on State Contracts
08/31/2023
Department of General Services Has Reduced Business Certification Time by 33% to Better Serve Pennsylvania's Small Business Community
07/24/2023
DGS Reduces Small Diverse Business Certification Time from 15 days to 10 days
Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department Swears-In 5 New Officers
07/19/2023
Public Comment Sought on Pennsylvania's Government Contracting System for 2023 Commonwealth Disparity Study
06/26/2023
Department of General Services Seeks Public Comment on Plan Outlining Future Use of SCI Pittsburgh Property
06/12/2023
Reggie McNeil Unanimously Confirmed as Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary
06/07/2023
Shapiro Administration Announces PSP Academy Construction Project That Presents More than $200 Million in Contracting Opportunities
06/01/2023
Department of General Services Seeks Public Comment on Pennsylvania Capitol Police Services
05/18/2023
300-Plus Vehicles Available for Public Purchase at Upcoming Commonwealth Auction on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
04/12/2023
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