Government Agency Coordination Office - PTAC
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 Webinar
November 18, 2020
10–11 a.m.
Learn more
Tri-State PTAC Mega-Matchmaker Virtual Event
December 8–9, 2020
Learn more
Other Events
Ohio Business Matchmaker Virtual Event
November 17–18, 2020
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Learn more
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.