COSTARS is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program and serves as a conduit through which registered and eligible local public procurement units (LPPUs) and state-affiliated entities (together "Members") are able to leverage contracts established by DGS to cost-effectively and efficiently identify suppliers with whom to do business.  The goals of this program are:

 

• To encourage, expand and facilitate the opportunities for Members to achieve procurement savings and best value through an interactive partnership with the Commonwealth.

• To provide increased opportunities for Suppliers of any size to participate and compete for Members' business.

• To provide contracts with competitive pricing.

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GEM Mechanical Services is certified as a COSTAR "MRO" - Maintenance, Repair, and Operation Equipment and Supplies 

Contractor.