GACO | Cal U

Due to the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the GACO/GCAC-PTAC offices are currently closed. During this time, GACO/GCAC-PTAC will continue to work remotely. If you need government contracting assistance, please email any GACO/GCAC-PTAC staff: Renee Decker at renee.decker@sru.edu, Kate Glodek at glodek@calu.edu, or Tracy Julian at julian@calu.edu, or Tyler Verin at verin@calu.edu.

About GACO

The Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) is a Procurement Technical Assistance Center based at California University of Pennsylvania, with satellite offices in Pittsburgh and at Slippery Rock University.

GACO serves businesses in these Pennsylvania counties:

Allegheny County
Beaver County
Butler County
Greene County
Washington County

Since 1985, the office has helped companies to obtain more than $4 billion in contracts.

GACO Services

GACO's services to the region's business community include:

One-on-one counseling on government procurement policies.
Identifying codes for federal government contracting.
Notifying companies of bid opportunities.
Assisting with government registrations.
Advising on subcontracting opportunities and contracts.
Advising on bid preparation.
Conducting seminars and webinars on government contracting.
Hosting procurement fairs for face-to-face marketing.

GACO Events

Doing Business with Allegheny County Airport Authority
October 27 , 2020
10–11 a.m.
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Other Events

Ohio Business Matchmaker Virtual Event
November 17–18, 2020
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Become a GACO Client

Businesses interested in GACO services must complete this client application. You may choose the office location that is most convenient for you.

Contact Us

California University of Pennsylvania Office
GACO
California University of PA
Box 20
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419-1394
Phone 724-938-5881
Fax: 724-938-4575
Email: gacocalu@calu.edu

Kate Lacey Glodek, Director
Email: glodek@calu.edu

Tracy Julian, Contracting Coordinator
Email: julian@calu.edu

Pittsburgh Office
GACO
California University of PA
700 River Avenue, Suite 220
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-237-6098
Fax: 412-237-6099

Tyler Verin, Manager
Email: verin@calu.edu

Slippery Rock University Office
GCAC
Slippery Rock University of PA
006 Eisenberg Classroom Building
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: 724-738-2346
Fax: 724-738-2168
http://www.sru.edu/gcac

Renee Decker, Manager
Email: renee.decker@sru.edu

View GACO Resources

Find useful links and publications on federal, state and local resources, e-business reference sources, resources for veteran-owned businesses, business codes, certifications and self-certifications, and more.

This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Also funded through a grant from the Allegheny Foundation.

Government Agency Coordination Office - PTAC