COSTARS Participation & Buying Authority
McDowells Global Supply and Logistics LLC is an approved COSTARS Cooperative Purchasing Program vendor supporting the following purchasing category:
• COSTARS-5 – Janitorial Supplies
Participation in the COSTARS cooperative purchasing program allows Pennsylvania state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, authorities, and other eligible entities 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 facility and sanitation supplies
• Emergency or time-sensitive supply requirements
• Micro-purchases and small-dollar transactions
• Volume-based and recurring operational orders
• Facility, school, and municipal operations support
Pricing & Quoting Approach
Pricing is structured on a cost-plus basis in accordance with COSTARS program guidelines. Contract pricing represents ceiling rates, with competitive quotes provided 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 standards.
Payment & Procurement Methods
• Purchase orders accepted
• Government purchase cards (P-Cards) accepted
• No minimum order requirements for most supply categories
• Prompt payment compatible
• Shipping and delivery quoted transparently based on order specifications
Past Performance & Operational Experience
McDowells Global Supply and Logistics LLC provides procurement-ready supply sourcing and fulfillment support aligned with COSTARS cooperative purchasing frameworks and Pennsylvania public-sector procurement standards.
Operational experience includes supporting state agencies, municipalities, school districts, public authorities, and institutional facilities through purchase-order-driven procurement workflows, micro-purchases, and recurring supply replenishment programs.
Operational emphasis is placed on documentation accuracy, reliable delivery coordination, transparent pricing, and responsive order fulfillment.
Fulfillment operations are structured to support compliant sourcing, coordinated distribution, and timely delivery across approved COSTARS supply categories as purchasing activity and institutional relationships expand.