About the Contract

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contacts to its membership. TIPS is housed at and managed by the Region 8 Education Service Center located in Pittsburg, Texas.

Who can participate?

K-12 school Districts                                                           Charter Schools

Private Schools / Daycare Centers                                   Colleges & Universities (State and Private)

Cities / Municipalities                                                         Counties / Parishes

Churches                                                                               Charitable Organizations

State Agencies                                                                      Emergency Services Districts

Other entities with legislated purchasing / bidding requirements

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