The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) is an agency of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services for the state government. The DGS also "maintains and protects" buildings owned by the state government. The DGS was formed, on July 22, 1975, when the Department of Property and Supplies and the General State Authority were merged into the Department of General Services.
The DGS is divided into the following sub-units:
Deputy Secretary of AdministrationBureau of Financial and Management ServicesBureau of Human ResourcesBureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business OpportunitiesCommonwealth Media ServicesBureau of PublicationsBureau of Risk and Insurance ManagementDeputy Secretary for ProcurementBureau of ProcurementBureau of Vehicle ManagementBureau of Supplies and Surplus OperationsDeputy Secretary for Property and Asset ManagementBureau of Facilities ManagementProperty Administration OfficeBureau of Police and SafetyBureau of Real EstateBureau of Maintenance ManagementDeputy Secretary for Public WorksFiscal OfficeBureau of Pre-ConstructionBureau of ConstructionOffice of Chief CounselHelp government operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely to deliver exceptional value to all Pennsylvanians.Well over Nine-Hundred public servants such as:Police OfficersEngineersProfessional BuyersAuto MechanicsArchitectsAccountantsAnd much more.Provide assistance to support business operations throughout the commonwealth of PennsylvaniaThrough helping Pennsylvanians acquire necessary goods and services, possess new and renovated facilities, efficiently operate fleet vehicles, and work in not only safe and clean but also comfortable work environments.Customer Care
Full comprehension of consumer goals and help towards their success by:Educating their childrenProtecting health and environmentBuilding infrastructureAssist neighbors in needRegulate Commerce.Integrity
Quality and Innovation
Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities
Our Team
Path for which eligible local public procurement units and state - affiliated entities are capable of leveraging contracts, which are established by the DGS, in order to efficiently identify suppliers.Program Goals:Expand and cultivate opportunities for state - affiliated entities to achieve savings through an interactive partnership with the CommonwealthFacilitate opportunities for suppliers to compete for state - affiliated entities' businessProvide contracts with competitive pricing.When the department longer sees the need for use of a specific piece of property, it will see if another department is in need of it; however, if no other department needs it, it will be classified as surplus and be sold in a various of ways.
Distribution CenterLocated at 2221 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMIncludes office equipment, computers, office supplies, furniture, etc..Contact the distribution center at (717) 787-6078