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Philadelphia Area Collegiate Cooperative
Welcome to the Philadelphia Area Collegiate Cooperative (PACC) a cooperative purchasing organization established in March 2000. The PACC was formed as the result of an agreement between representatives of local higher education purchasing officers to utilize cooperative purchasing best practices to leverage combined buying power for our member institutions. The PACC membership includes public and private institutions located in and around the Philadelphia Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, & Chester counties) area.
The PACC utilizes the combined purchasing volume of its members to obtain the “least total cost” for targeted commodities while supporting the unique business requirements of each participating institution. All PACC contracts are awarded to quality suppliers that provide reliable and consistent service and support to all PACC member institutions.
PACC members support the National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEP) and the NAEP Code of Ethics.
Collaboration
The PACC targets cooperative purchasing opportunities that provide the maximum value to our members. PACC awarded contracts have resulted in significant cost savings and process efficiencies to our member institutions. When suitable, PACC uses Online Competitive Bidding services provided by the University of Pennsylvania for the cooperative bidding needs of our members.
Contact PACC
If you are a vendor interested in doing business with PACC, please complete the form at the link to the left. For more information on PACC membership, please contact PACC chair, Maritza Rodriguez.
Members
PACC Members
PACC Associate Members
PACC Member Benefits
The Philadelphia Area Collegiate Cooperative allows member institutions to reduce purchasing costs through cooperative buying power and improved efficiency. PACC facilitates the adoption and utilization of preferred contract suppliers, providing a range that offers member institutions a variety of products and services at negotiated rates resulting from formal competitive bidding processes.
Benefits include:
Cost Savings
Negotiated and bid contracts provide bottom-line savings to the departments within member institutions.
Cooperative Buying Power
The collective buying strength of member institutions attracts suppliers’ attention and improves pricing.
Monthly Member Meetings
These meetings allow members to review and identify potential cooperative buying initiatives. Members also use this time to share best practices in procurement and related business processes.
Time Equity
Member Institutions contribute resources for formal competitive bidding initiatives, including the development of combined business requirements, supplier management, bid preparation and distribution, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.
PACC Chair
Chair Responsibility
The position of PACC Chair presents a distinctive opportunity to lead, collaborate, and drive the organization’s ongoing success. As a chair, you play a crucial role in shaping PACC’s direction while building enduring relationships with partner institutions, fostering collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Each chair brings their unique vision, experience, and leadership style, creating a legacy that supports PACC’s growth and future. This role provides a fulfilling chance to contribute to our community and influence its continued success.
History
We sincerely appreciate the leadership and contributions of our previous chairs, whose efforts have laid the groundwork for our ongoing success and progress. Their commitment to the organization has undoubtedly helped pave the way for future growth, leaving a lasting impact. The legacy of leadership they established has been instrumental in maintaining the strong, vibrant organization we are today.
For 24 years and counting, we have embraced growth, success, and outstanding leadership, which continues to position PACC’s members for greater savings, stronger networking, and ongoing learning. We look forward to building on this foundation for an even brighter future.
Leadership Through the Decades
Tenure
2001-2003
2003-2005
2006-2007
2008-2009
2010-2011
2012-2013
2013-2014
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2019
2020-2021
2022-2022
2022-2023
2024-2025
Chair
Byron O’Connor
Bill Anderson
Joe Campbell
George Mulligan
Tom Moiani
Heather Cardamone
Colleen Reardon
Craig Norcross
Karoline Prosperi
Anna Rivera
Tony Zimba
Susie Emanuel
Jenny Rarig
Maritza Rodriguez
Institution
Drexel University
St. Joseph’s University
Drexel University
Montgomery County Community College
University of the Sciences
Cabrini University (First Woman Chair)
University of Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley University
St. Joseph’s University
Wistar Institute
Arcadia University
University of the Arts
Montgomery County Community College
Villanova University
Current Leadership
We are proud to have Maritza Rodriguez from Villanova University serving as our current chair, continuing the legacy of leadership, dedication, and vision established by those before her. With a commitment to openness and transparency, she aims to inspire others and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. Leading by example, Maritza places great trust in her peers and approaches every task, no matter its size, with the same level of dedication and hands-on effort. Never too busy to lend a helping hand or offer a listening ear, she is a true believer in the power of teamwork, embodying the principle that “Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM).”
Future Leaders
As we look to the future, we encourage emerging leaders to embrace the opportunity to contribute to PACC’s ongoing growth. The groundwork established by our past and current chairs serves as a testament to the power of dedicated leadership. We invite future chairs to share their unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and passion to help advance our mission.
Together, let us honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire future leaders to continue this journey of growth and excellence.
PACC Awarded Contracts
The following PACC contracts are available to our member institutions:
Commodity
- Bottled Water
- Ceiling Tiles
- Charter Bus Transportation
- Computer Peripherals
- Cylinder Gas
- Dormitory Mattresses
- HVAC Air Filters
- Lab Supplies
- MRO Supplies
Commodity
- Office Supplies & Copy Paper
- Paint & Accessories
- Pest Control
- Lab Supplies
- School Bus Transportation
- Snow Removal Chemicals
- Trash Liners
- Uniforms
Doing Business with PACC
Interested in doing business with PACC Schools? Click here for the Supplier Questionnaire PDF
Document Depot
Access the PACC Document Depot (Members Only)