Your Trusted COSTARS Purchasing Program Partner
As an approved vendor for the COSTARS purchasing program, we help organizations across Pennsylvania simplify sourcing, reduce administrative burden, and access high-quality services through pre-negotiated procurement contracts with the DGS.
What is the COSTARS Purchasing Program?
Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, the COSTARS purchasing program enables eligible organizations statewide to procure goods and services from pre-approved vendors.
As part of this program, organizations can access a shared database of vetted suppliers, eliminating time-consuming bidding processes while ensuring price competitiveness and compliance.
Who Uses COSTARS?
The program serves Local Public Procurement Units (LPPUs), also known as LPPUs PA, which include:
- Municipalities and local governments
- School districts and universities
- Nonprofits and healthcare organizations
- Emergency services and public safety departments
These LLPUs benefit from a shared procurement program that supports collaborative buying, group procurement endeavors, and a streamlined vendor purchasing program.
Why Use COSTARS?
Participating in a cooperative procurement strategy like COSTARS allows organizations to take advantage of:
- Leveraging a group buying initiative or joint purchasing partnership to secure better pricing and contract terms.
- Reducing administrative work by accessing COSTARS procurement contracts through a trusted supplier database.
- Skipping traditional RFPs with a collective purchasing agreement pre-negotiated with and approved by the DGS.
- Operating within a fully compliant Pennsylvania procurement services framework backed by the state.
Delivering Confidence Through COSTARS Contracts
As a trusted COSTARS Purchasing Program partner, we bring proven public-sector experience, deep knowledge of procurement compliance, dependable timelines, and competitive pricing. We’re proud to help Pennsylvania organizations complete projects with confidence through a streamlined sourcing solution that delivers results.
Our COSTARS Contract Capabilities
As a certified COSTARS vendor, we provide a wide range of services that include:
- Commercial Roofing
- Roof Maintenance & Repairs
- Industrial & Commercial Electrical
- Industrial Mechanical, Welding, & Fabrication
- Concrete Rehabilitation & Commercial Flooring
- Joint Sealants & Caulking
- Masonry Restoration
- Commercial Solar
How It Works
Getting started with the COSTARS Purchasing Program is simple. Follow these steps to streamline procurement and move your project forward faster.
1. Join the Program
Eligible organizations register as LPPUs within the COSTARS network.
2. Search the Supplier Database
Browse the shared commercial contract database for approved vendors.
3. Select Houck as Your Contractor
Choose Houck to be your trusted contractor within the vendor purchasing program.
4. Execute Faster
Leverage this collective procurement arrangement to get our project schedule and move forward without delays.
Maintain and Restore Your Facility with Houck and COSTARS
We make procurement simple—and with the COSTARS purchasing program, it’s even easier. Connect with our team to explore the benefits of working with a certified contractor today.
If you have any questions or would like more information on choosing Houck for your projects as a trusted COSTARS contractor, please contact us at info@houcks.com.
