Take a sneak peek at our revitalization of the Forum Building — the future home of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
BDISBO - Community Marketing Concepts
The Pennsylvania Department of General Services Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) is the commonwealth’s leading agency on creating an inclusive, equitable, and fair contracting environment for small, small diverse, and veteran businesses looking to do business with the commonwealth.
Through their programs and policies, more than $4 Billion has been spent with these businesses since 2015, with a record-high annual total of $955 million being spent in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022!
None of this would have been possible without the nearly 5,000 registered businesses that BDISBO not only advocates for but partners with. Recently Phoebe Coles, owner of Community Marketing Concepts, Inc. in #Philadelphia, spoke about the importance of being able to partner with BDSIBO.
Learn more about BDSIBO online at https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Small%20Diverse%20Business%20Program/Pages/default.aspx
When it comes to bringing the holiday spirit to the Capitol, DGS is willing to do the heavy lifting to make it happen…literally!
Staff from the bureaus of Maintenance Management and Facilities Management work together to bring the tree into the building, set it up and get it decorated just in time for the official tree lighting on December 5.
Nothing brings more joy and happiness to DGS than seeing the smiling faces of those who work in and visit the capitol when they see the finished product!
If you are interested in pursuing a career that brings people joy all year round, then check out the latest opportunity with our Bureau of Facilities Management as a Maintenance Repairman 1. In this position, you’ll help maintain and preserve the buildings and other operations in the Capitol Complex. Painting, door framing, emergency equipment testing, and more. This job has variety, and the work is rewarding. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/3809763/maintenance-repairman-1
The PA Department of Labor & Industry will be launching a new UC system on June 8!
What’s new?
🔑 Login with Keystone ID
✅ File claims every week
🗓️ No longer limited to filing by Friday each week
Reminder: The UC system will be offline from Thursday, June 3 - Monday, June 7. Note: PUA will not be affected Get ahead and start learning about the system update: www.uc.pa.gov/NewUCsystem
DGS Road Salt Contract Info
Road Salt Registration Deadline Extended! 🛣️🧂
The enrollment deadline for the DGS Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) contract for August 2021-July 2022 season has been extended. You have until March 31, 2021 to enroll!
A new Salt Contract Participation Agreement must be submitted each year for inclusion on the sodium chloride contract.
➡️ dgs.pa.gov/COSTARS
With Pennsylvanians urged to stay home for the holidays, Governor Tom Wolf released a video celebrating last week's lighting of the 2020 Capitol Christmas Tree on the front steps of the state Capitol Building.
The Capitol Christmas Tree is a 20-foot Douglas fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County. It is decorated with more than 1,000 LED lights and surrounded by fencing and garland crafted by the Department of General Services maintenance staff.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all Capitol Christmas trees are outside this year and a public ceremony was not held. Other outdoor trees are located at Soldiers Grove and outside of the Governor’s Residence. Pennsylvania’s are encouraged to drive by the trees to enjoy the decorations from their vehicle.
The Capitol Steps, Soldiers’ Grove and Governor’s Residence Trees will be lit daily from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. All trees will be lit daily through Jan. 8, 2021.
And now an important announcement from our COSTARS team. 🇺🇸🎩😁
#Costars eligibility -> dgs.pa.gov/COSTARS
#presidentsday #AbrahamLincoln #publicprocurement
