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62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 321 (2026)

 Powers and duties.

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SUBCHAPTER C

POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

 

Sec.

321.  Powers and duties.

322.  Specific construction powers, duties and procedures.

 

Cross References.  Subchapter C is referred to in section 301 of this title.

§ 321.  Powers and duties.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the department shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)  Procure or supervise the procurement of all supplies, services and construction needed by executive agencies and those independent agencies for which the department acts as purchasing agency. Procurement authority may be delegated in writing by the Secretary of General Services.

(2)  Exercise general supervision and control over all inventories of supplies belonging to executive agencies.

(3)  Sell, trade or otherwise dispose of surplus supplies belonging to executive or independent agencies.

(4)  Coordinate programs of executive and independent agencies for the inspection, testing and acceptance of supplies and construction to ensure availability of facilities and to avoid a duplication of functions.

(5)  Establish and maintain a central office where businesses operating in this Commonwealth may obtain information pertaining to the procurement needs of Commonwealth agencies.

(6)  Participate in the management and maintenance of a contractor responsibility program in coordination with the Office of the Budget and other agencies as may be directed by the Governor.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 2007–2018 · leading case: Pennsylvania Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. Commonwealth Dep't of Gen. Servs., 932 A.2d 1271 (Pa. 2007).
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Pennsylvania Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. Commonwealth Dep't of Gen. Servs., 932 A.2d 1271 (Pa. 2007). · cites it 2× “62 Pa.C.S. § 321(a). In order to execute its responsibilities, the Code authorizes DGS to formulate policy and enter into contracts.”
Sci. Games Int'l, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 66 A.3d 740 (Pa. 2013). “Relevant Statutory Provisions The procurement of supplies, services, and construction for the public in Pennsylvania is governed by the Commonwealth Procurement Code.”
UnitedHealthcare of PA, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Vista Health Plan, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Aetna Better Health of PA, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Alaska Structures, Inc. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., 979 A.2d 982 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009). “Section 321(1) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.C.S. § 321(1), grants DGS broad powers and duties to, inter alia, “[pjrocure or supervise the procurement of all supplies, services and construction needed by executive agencies and those independent agencies for which [DGS] acts as…”
Czop/Specter, Inc. v. PennDOT (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015). “62 Pa. C.S. §§321(6), 327(b). Management Directive 215.”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 321(1) — 2 cases
Sci. Games Int'l, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 66 A.3d 740 (Pa. 2013). “Relevant Statutory Provisions The procurement of supplies, services, and construction for the public in Pennsylvania is governed by the Commonwealth Procurement Code.”
Alaska Structures, Inc. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., 979 A.2d 982 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009). “Section 321(1) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.C.S. § 321(1), grants DGS broad powers and duties to, inter alia, “[pjrocure or supervise the procurement of all supplies, services and construction needed by executive agencies and those independent agencies for which [DGS] acts as…”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 321(6) — 4 cases
UnitedHealthcare of PA, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Vista Health Plan, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Aetna Better Health of PA, Inc. v. DHS (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 62 Pa. C.S. §321(6). See also Section 327(b) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa.”
Czop/Specter, Inc. v. PennDOT (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015). “62 Pa. C.S. §§321(6), 327(b). Management Directive 215.”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 321(a) — 1 case
Pennsylvania Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. Commonwealth Dep't of Gen. Servs., 932 A.2d 1271 (Pa. 2007). “62 Pa.C.S. § 321(a). In order to execute its responsibilities, the Code authorizes DGS to formulate policy and enter into contracts.”
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