COSTARS Participation & Buying Authority
McDowells Global Supply and Logistics LLC is an approved COSTARS vendor supporting the following categories:
• COSTARS-4 – Office, School, and Library Supplies
• COSTARS-5 – Janitorial Supplies
COSTARS participation allows eligible Pennsylvania state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities to purchase directly under cooperative purchasing authority without rebidding, using purchase orders or government purchase cards (P-Cards).
Common COSTARS Purchase Use Cases
• Routine replenishment of consumable supplies
• Emergency or time-sensitive supply requirements
• Micro-purchases and small-dollar transactions
• Volume-based and recurring orders
• Facility, school, and municipal operational support
Pricing & Quoting Approach
Pricing is structured on a cost-plus basis in accordance with COSTARS guidelines. Contract pricing represents ceiling rates, with competitive quotes provided per request based on order size, product category, fulfillment method, and delivery requirements.
Volume-based pricing adjustments may be applied at the quote level. All pricing is transparent, compliant, and aligned with COSTARS procurement rules.
Payment & Procurement Methods
• Purchase orders accepted
• Government purchase cards (P-Cards) accepted
• No minimum order requirements
• Prompt payment compatible
• Shipping quoted transparently based on order specifics
Past Performance & Operational Experience
McDowells Global Supply and Logistics LLC is actively engaged in delivering procurement-ready supply and fulfillment support aligned with COSTARS and Pennsylvania public-sector purchasing requirements.
Operational experience includes supporting agency, municipal, and institutional supply needs through purchase-order-driven workflows, micro-purchases, and recurring replenishment orders. Performance emphasis is placed on documentation accuracy, delivery reliability, pricing transparency, and responsive order coordination.
Fulfillment operations are structured to support compliant sourcing, coordinated distribution, and timely delivery across approved COSTARS categories. Past performance continues to scale across state and local contracting environments as additional purchase activity and repeat ordering relationships are established.